as in pillar
a person who has a high rank or an important position
The dinner was attended by many foreign dignitaries. dignitaries of the church
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Recent Examples of dignitary
Moscow — For years, Russia’s Victory Day parade has symbolized the country’s military strength and power, with a dazzling display of heavy military equipment and a stream of visiting dignitaries.
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Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands attended Tuesday night’s Liberation Day concert in Amsterdam among several special guests and dignitaries.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
They are given the task of hosting world leaders, dignitaries, and delegates—and, as every Southerner knows, that means serving up the perfect menu.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
Kean said the current situation differs from a previous period of imprisonment around 15 years ago, when under the Than Shwe regime, Suu Kyi was also under house arrest but able to occasionally meet visiting dignitaries.
—Lorcan Lovett, NPR, 3 May 2026
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Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands attended Tuesday night’s Liberation Day concert in Amsterdam among several special guests and dignitaries.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
They are given the task of hosting world leaders, dignitaries, and delegates—and, as every Southerner knows, that means serving up the perfect menu.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
Kean said the current situation differs from a previous period of imprisonment around 15 years ago, when under the Than Shwe regime, Suu Kyi was also under house arrest but able to occasionally meet visiting dignitaries.
—Lorcan Lovett, NPR, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dignitary
Noun
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Alongside schools and transportation, public safety is one of the foundational pillars of a strong and growing county.—
Nick Stewart,
Baltimore Sun,
9 May 2026
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Give me 20 ideas across my content pillars of [list 3-4 themes].—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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The audience for the midnight screening was rowdy and ready to see their favorite celebrities on screen.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Responders in Martinez first organized a memorial for the 20th anniversary in 1996, pitching in funds to build a monument and plaque.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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Just an hour north of the monument is Our Heritage Guest Ranch, a working dude ranch that's surrounded by the Oglala National Grasslands.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Mercury enters your sign, helping your thoughts land faster, cleaner, and with more personality.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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The rooms Judy likes to give each hotel a personality, but using Poldark as inspiration wouldn’t be nearly quirky enough for the Hutsons.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Bradley’s roster of clients was the A-list—and the B-list, too—of the era’s stars of musical theatre and revues.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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That includes team executives Elton Brand and former Saint Joseph’s star and NBA veteran Jameer Nelson.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The college also removed Trotter’s name from the adjacent lawn.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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This new Chinese luxury hotel brand infuses a sense of local culture that many of the international names in the city lack.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Jacobs-Jenkins cannot help noting that among that generation of Bible-quoting civil rights worthies are enough sins of the father to burden a host of sons.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
18 Mar. 2025
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Martin Luther King, Senator J. William Fulbright, and California Gov. Pat Brown all said so and who would know better than these worthies?—
Walter E Block,
Orange County Register,
13 Feb. 2025
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The island's sole town is a lively port with shops, bars, and restaurants, while a short bridge connects it to Caprera, home to Italian hero Giuseppe Garibaldi's former residence and pristine beaches.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Over the years, Riley had added to his lineup of heroes.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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“Dignitary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dignitary. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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