DIGNITARY Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

dignitary

noun

Definition of dignitary

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 Trump has visited Mar-a-Lago and his hotel in Doral several times in the past year, hosting lavish parties attended by industry titans and foreign dignitaries. — Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026 Senior Iranian officials attended the procession, as well as a number of foreign dignitaries. — Connor Greene, Time, 6 July 2026 Officials from China, India and Pakistan are among the international dignitaries attending the funeral, according to their foreign ministries. — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026 In Sanford, the site of Seminole County’s official bicentennial celebration, city and county dignitaries joined bicentennial committee representatives in-opening-ceremony dedications. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dignitary

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Noun

The cues are on the pillar next to the transformer pool table.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Dior’s men’s fragrance business revolves around two modern pillars—Sauvage and Homme—and the prolific Kurkdjian thinks about the two pillars as neighboring territories.

— Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of pillar

Noun

Goodtime, originally with celebrity backing from musician Pharrell Williams and entertainment mogul David Grutman, was auctioned off by lenders in a foreclosure action earlier this year.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Even during the match, cameramen and directors were obsessed with seeking out celebrities.

— Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of celebrity

Noun

Hawaii’s fishing fleet supports the move to open monument waters.

— NPR, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026
These destinations are popular for a reason, with centuries-old capitals, magnificent monuments, and quaint seaside towns all within a short walk, drive, or train ride of each other.

— Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of monument

Noun

McCusker and Marquise, the closest thing this shifting and sprawling ensemble has to main characters, are allowed barely any room to be individuals with their own motives or personalities.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026
Lately, that has meant reaching for effortless staples with just enough personality to keep off-duty dressing interesting.

— Minty Mellon, Vogue, 30 July 2026

Definition of personality

Noun

The ability to walk from your bed to the sand and stare at the sea is the star of the show here.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
Founder of the casual sushi bowl favorite Wabi Sabi, Perez Miranda is also the owner of Midorie and Ogawa in Little River, which earned a Michelin star in 2024.

— Connie Ogle July 30, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

Definition of star

Noun

The name came from the orange stripe painted across the 55-gallon drums where the chemical mix was stored.

— Nicole Borman, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
However, during the 13 weeks the request was under review, her name appeared weekly on a list of employees flagged for failing to follow the return-to-work policy, according to her lawsuit.

— Chase Jordan July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

Definition of name

Noun

The Stargate project—endorsed and promoted at every level of authority, from the White House to the governor of Michigan to the local worthies of Saline—had tested her faith in democracy.

— Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
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

Definition of worthy

Noun

The Ukrainian president received a bipartisan hero’s welcome in Washington, contrasting with tense previous visits.

— Isaac Arnsdorf, Washington Post, 29 July 2026
With Logout’s punk credentials and Margo XS’s keen ear for self-referential, post-hyperpop production, HARDBODY’s hero’s journey is sarcastically relatable, like getting roasted in the group chat for last night’s shenanigans.

— Cameron Cook, Pitchfork, 29 July 2026

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