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as in visitor
a person who visits another
invited the afternoon guests to stay for dinner
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as in client
a person who buys a product or uses a service from a business
the headwaiter will seat the guests as soon as the waitress clears and sets a table for them
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Recent Examples of guest
The floor-to-ceiling windows in most rooms invite guests to enjoy an indoor-outdoor lifestyle nurtured by this architectural tradition.
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Jackie Valley, Christian Science Monitor, 2 May 2025
Prosecutors say Patterson showed her guests around before serving them at the dining room table.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 2 May 2025
Each year, the Met Gala typically hosts roughly 450 guests who are making waves in Hollywood, music, fashion, politics, and more.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 2 May 2025
Williams didn’t take to the mic, but many guests obliged, belting out ’80s tunes by A-ha, Mylène Farmer, Vanessa Paradis and others.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2025
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Jackie Valley, Christian Science Monitor, 2 May 2025
Prosecutors say Patterson showed her guests around before serving them at the dining room table.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 2 May 2025
Each year, the Met Gala typically hosts roughly 450 guests who are making waves in Hollywood, music, fashion, politics, and more.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 2 May 2025
Williams didn’t take to the mic, but many guests obliged, belting out ’80s tunes by A-ha, Mylène Farmer, Vanessa Paradis and others.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guest
Noun
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Epic Universe is a powerful example of how Florida’s nursery and landscape industry shapes the state’s world-class visitor experiences.—
Tal Coley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 May 2025
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Last year, Orlando tallied more than 75 million visitors, up 1.8% compared with 2023, according to the Visit Orlando trade association.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
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The benefits here are to conserve client battery life while optimizing network resources.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
13 May 2025
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The civil attorneys or their representatives are likely to be present in court to observe the trial, since what happens there could have a significant impact the outcome of their clients’ lawsuits.—
Gina Barton,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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The company does not have the moral or constitutional authority to sell the genetic information of its customers.—
Moti Mizrahi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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Power outages caused by the storms hit more than 400,000 customers from Michigan to Kentucky on Saturday, according to PowerOutage.us.—
Isabella Kwai,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Though he was known for his progressive ideals, Francis' work may have helped create a further divide among the more conservative and liberal patrons of the Catholic Church.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Local vendors like Leighton’s Nerd Space and Commander Brand fought through the rain to be here, and there were plenty of other shops on hand while live performers serenaded the patrons.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2025
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“Guest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guest. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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