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as in visitors
a person who visits another
invited the afternoon guests to stay for dinner
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as in clients
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 guests
The show felt alive, inhaling and exhaling guests in a natural rhythm.
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Literary Hub, 8 May 2026
Given that the city of Cannes is known for its crystal blue waters, sandy beaches, and luxury hotels, expect guests to show out in their best resortwear and cruise collection fashion.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
The three resorts enjoyed expansion and growth throughout the 2010s by utilizing low prices, gimmicks and attractions to lure guests.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
The one-level Madison Avenue store was designed as an intimate environment where guests can fully engage with the softness of Falconeri cashmere.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Before heading out, Yosemite recommends that guests sign up for updates on traffic conditions in the area by texting ynptraffic to 333111.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Of the approximately 100 guests at the party, the index case transmitted the viruses to five people sitting close to them.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
Additional speakers, panels, screenings and special guests are set to be announced ahead of Cannes.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 8 May 2026
Amazon owner Jeff Bezos and his wife Lauren Sanchez Bezos have reportedly invited guests to a Saturday night party preceding Monday’s Met Gala, which the couple is co-chairing.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
Literary Hub, 8 May 2026
Given that the city of Cannes is known for its crystal blue waters, sandy beaches, and luxury hotels, expect guests to show out in their best resortwear and cruise collection fashion.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
The three resorts enjoyed expansion and growth throughout the 2010s by utilizing low prices, gimmicks and attractions to lure guests.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
The one-level Madison Avenue store was designed as an intimate environment where guests can fully engage with the softness of Falconeri cashmere.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Before heading out, Yosemite recommends that guests sign up for updates on traffic conditions in the area by texting ynptraffic to 333111.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Of the approximately 100 guests at the party, the index case transmitted the viruses to five people sitting close to them.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
Additional speakers, panels, screenings and special guests are set to be announced ahead of Cannes.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 8 May 2026
Amazon owner Jeff Bezos and his wife Lauren Sanchez Bezos have reportedly invited guests to a Saturday night party preceding Monday’s Met Gala, which the couple is co-chairing.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guests
Noun
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On May 1, Friends of the Skyway released results of its first major survey of 679 residents, workers and visitors from across downtown.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2026
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Besides, Spain receives about 11 million visitors each August; many Europeans will already be in Spain.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
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My father’s clients were loyal and had become close friends over the years, but my mother knew little about the technical side of accounting or tax preparation.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Attorneys representing the Flores family vehemently asserted their clients’ innocence, repeatedly citing a lack of eyewitnesses and evidence.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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The bill’s opponents, which include a number of prominent business and technology groups, have countered that the technology is used to provide discount programs for customers and to increase pricing efficiencies.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
7 May 2026
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But the Royals’ high-scoring games saw the chain’s 27 locations slammed with customers.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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The plan calls for patrons to walk down a field tunnel and make a left at the groundskeeper’s office before stepping out onto the grass playing surface.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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But Squeeze was kept on a long table by his handlers and could visit longer with curious patrons.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Guests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guests. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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