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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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The organization shared the video of the rescue on Facebook with a warning for future visitors, as well as a reminder that the canyon below the High Steel Bridge is closed by federal order.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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Scenic Drives Grand Teton National Park isn't large at 484 square miles, so visitors can take several scenic drives to enjoy the variety and beauty of the park.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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Rihanna would be one of her first clients.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
3 May 2026
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To her surprise, Gary loves the idea of getting away from their terrible clients and neighbors, but Orson, who’s lately taken a sharp-right turn to the manosphere, is having none of it.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
3 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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That night, many patrons — both regulars and those who hadn’t been by in a while — stopped by to commiserate.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
4 May 2026
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In early screenings, many people noticed parallels between Justin Theroux and Emily Blunt and this year’s Met Gala patrons, Jeff and Lauren Bezos.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
3 May 2026
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“Guests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guests. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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