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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 hotel also has 20 ADA-compliant rooms across all floors, plus 27 rooms designed around older guests with bathroom rails and shower benches.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
There are more than 150 miles of tunnels across nine underground levels, and guests are encouraged to lick the walls.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
There’s no rest for the thirsty, however—the waiter returned, and the guests, after some brief recon, ventured into the Explorative section.
—Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2026
There are five bedrooms in all, one on the garden level that is well-suited to guests or staff, while the primary suite sprawls over an entire floor with a sitting room, two dressing rooms, and a private terrace.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
But that’s the exact story behind Soby’s crab cakes, an iconic dish that keeps guests coming back—and voting Soby’s as one of the best restaurants in Greenville and one of the most treasured local spots in the South.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
For a total of $60, guests get a choice of two appetizers, two entrées and a dessert to share.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
february 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
First 100 guests receive a reusable bag.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
The comments surprised many festival guests and journalists.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
There are more than 150 miles of tunnels across nine underground levels, and guests are encouraged to lick the walls.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
There’s no rest for the thirsty, however—the waiter returned, and the guests, after some brief recon, ventured into the Explorative section.
—Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2026
There are five bedrooms in all, one on the garden level that is well-suited to guests or staff, while the primary suite sprawls over an entire floor with a sitting room, two dressing rooms, and a private terrace.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
But that’s the exact story behind Soby’s crab cakes, an iconic dish that keeps guests coming back—and voting Soby’s as one of the best restaurants in Greenville and one of the most treasured local spots in the South.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
For a total of $60, guests get a choice of two appetizers, two entrées and a dessert to share.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
february 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
First 100 guests receive a reusable bag.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
The comments surprised many festival guests and journalists.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guests
Noun
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However, once the Gophers came around, the Badgers had no hope of keeping pace with their visitors to the west.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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As a city that welcomes millions of visitors annually and attracts businesses from around the world, Orlando has a vital role to play in fostering dialogue across borders.—
David Dumke,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Wasserman’s appearance in the Epstein files document dump, despite the consensual nature of his exchanges with Maxwell, has set off a firestorm among some of the clients represented by Wasserman’s sports, marketing and entertainment units.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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The past week marked the culmination of a PR crisis for Wasserman, who had lost the confidence of many of his agents and clients in the wake of the scandal.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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To me, a vision brings alignment — internally with our staff, and externally with our customers, stakeholders, and partners.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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That makes Iran the world’s sixth-largest oil producer – an impressive feat, considering Iran faces worldwide sanctions that have severely limited its potential customers.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Islamic center and Karmel Mall are coordinating with police to ensure the safety of worshipers and patrons.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Both patrons are supporting small businesses and their communities.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Guests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guests. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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