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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 living area extends to the second floor, where a long creamy tweed couch, adorned with black puffer tweed pillows and plush faux fur throws, greets guests at the top of the staircase.
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Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 12 Feb. 2026
Established in 1907, notable guests at the Stockyards Hotel include outlaws Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker, as well as country music stars Willie Nelson, George Strait and Vince Gill.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 12 Feb. 2026
Cardholders who spend at least $75,000 per year also receive a complimentary guest, while those who don't meet the minimum spending requirement can pay $45 per visit for guests.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2026
Ryan Gosling is returning to host the show on March 7 with Gorillaz as musical guest.
—Peter White, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2026
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Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 12 Feb. 2026
Established in 1907, notable guests at the Stockyards Hotel include outlaws Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker, as well as country music stars Willie Nelson, George Strait and Vince Gill.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 12 Feb. 2026
Cardholders who spend at least $75,000 per year also receive a complimentary guest, while those who don't meet the minimum spending requirement can pay $45 per visit for guests.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2026
Ryan Gosling is returning to host the show on March 7 with Gorillaz as musical guest.
—Peter White, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guest
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The ride has been billed as the tallest inverted family coaster in North America, indicating its thrill level is intended to suit visitors of all ages.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps most notably, Amarillo is home to Cadillac Ranch, a public art installation featuring 10 Cadillacs buried in a field—uniquely, visitors are encouraged to graffiti the cars with spray paint.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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Nelson said his client, now cleared by a jury, continues to hope for justice for his wife more than 11 years later.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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The eight-player leadership council known as the executive subcommittee, which counted five Boras clients, voted unanimously against the deal.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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BrokerCheck will show you a broker’s employment history, licensing information, and any regulatory actions, arbitrations, or customer complaints.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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If ISPs do the heavy lifting of signing up additional customers, AT&T could achieve higher penetration and more efficient use of its network.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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At the center, library staff will manage public computers, offer a small browsing collection, provide seating and allow patrons to pick up and return holds.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
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There was an outpouring of support from the pub’s patrons and musicians attached to the post.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Guest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guest. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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