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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
Their ceremony began with a hymn sung by Darius’ favorite gospel singer, Jekalyn Carr, and guests were invited to sing along, the couple recalled to the outlet.
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Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
What to do nearby For a little adventure off-site, guests can book a variety of activities directly through the hotel.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
After cocktail hour, Carey arrived, staying out of the guests’ eyeline to avoid spoiling the surprise.
—Lindsey Underwood, Vanity Fair, 17 Apr. 2026
The series has Morman interview celebrity guests while sharing conversation and a good slice.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
With a similar flavor profile to a pumpkin pie with a fruity twist, this dessert is sure to wow your dinner guests.
—Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Arnold's Prairie Greenhouse and More LeRoy, Kansas Located on eastern Kansas prairie land, this garden center welcomes guests with display gardens filled with blooms, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
The special guests joining Lawrence on the panle will be announced at a later date.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
On Tuesday, March 18, the Good Hang with Amy Poehler podcast launched with the 53-year-old comedian and actress featuring her former Saturday Night Live costar as one of her first guests.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
What to do nearby For a little adventure off-site, guests can book a variety of activities directly through the hotel.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
After cocktail hour, Carey arrived, staying out of the guests’ eyeline to avoid spoiling the surprise.
—Lindsey Underwood, Vanity Fair, 17 Apr. 2026
The series has Morman interview celebrity guests while sharing conversation and a good slice.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
With a similar flavor profile to a pumpkin pie with a fruity twist, this dessert is sure to wow your dinner guests.
—Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Arnold's Prairie Greenhouse and More LeRoy, Kansas Located on eastern Kansas prairie land, this garden center welcomes guests with display gardens filled with blooms, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
The special guests joining Lawrence on the panle will be announced at a later date.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
On Tuesday, March 18, the Good Hang with Amy Poehler podcast launched with the 53-year-old comedian and actress featuring her former Saturday Night Live costar as one of her first guests.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guests
Noun
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In the 59th minute, the visitors added another on a Porteous own-goal.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Between parking restrictions and road closures, Boston is encouraging Marathon Monday visitors to walk, bike, take the T — anything but drive — to watch the runners or attend the day’s festivities.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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Hazelton says that ChatGPT can be helpful in the salon, but clients should be aware of its limits.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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His clients seemed to get much lower budgets than their white counterparts in bands like Aerosmith did.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Several customers repurposed it as a coffee station, kitchen island, and bar cart.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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The resilience of the sedan market and concerns that high prices are driving away customers have led some American automakers to reconsider their lineups.—
Robert Ferris,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
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While there would be no interior accommodations for patrons, the business would provide walk-up service.—
Linda Girardi,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Hotels used in talks last week have already asked patrons leave as the country shudders into another quasi-lockdown.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Guests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guests. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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