1
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
Staff encourage guests to skip novelty drinks in favor of classic Irish flavors.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
That means guests will be able to hop aboard superyachts from Monaco to Palm Beach to Dubai and host private events onboard without the responsibility of actually owning a vessel themselves.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026
The person picked to be a flag bearer will also be able to bring one adult guest and will receive an official uniform to wear during the match.
—Joseph Hernandez
march 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
The lineup features a mix of Australian heavyweights and international talent, led by Florida rapper Denzel Curry, who will serve as the event’s sole overseas guest.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 24 Feb. 2026
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
That means guests will be able to hop aboard superyachts from Monaco to Palm Beach to Dubai and host private events onboard without the responsibility of actually owning a vessel themselves.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026
The person picked to be a flag bearer will also be able to bring one adult guest and will receive an official uniform to wear during the match.
—Joseph Hernandez
march 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
The lineup features a mix of Australian heavyweights and international talent, led by Florida rapper Denzel Curry, who will serve as the event’s sole overseas guest.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guest
Noun
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Wodapalooza has attracted thousands of visitors and is part of the city’s plan this year to rebrand Miami Beach in March as a fitness destination rather than a party hotspot.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Lakers picked apart their visitors in the pick-and-roll.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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On the agent side, depending on the complexity of the work and the amount of agent involvement, clients are very willing to pay for that.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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His law firm represents energy clients.—
William P. Barr,
Washington Post,
12 Mar. 2026
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The three-week experiment marks a turning point for the 10-year-old brand, which has built a loyal following through accessible prices and high-touch customer initiatives, including client trunk shows.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2026
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Then on Tuesday, key sponsors of the event withdrew support and offered refunds to their customers.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Jockey Club operates under a royal charter — the King and Queen are its joint patrons — and all of its profits are reinvested in the sport.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Library patrons will still be able to borrow and return materials and access free Wi-Fi during the closure due to the bookmobile.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Guest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guest. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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