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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
Accessibility The resort is wheelchair-friendly and flat; golf carts are on hand to escort guests around the property and villas are almost all single level.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
Grab a Glass at the Local Wineries Texas' booming wine industry has also planted roots in Wimberley, with tasting rooms atop scenic grounds beckoning for guests to come for a tasting.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Essentially, that means Yacht Club guests could pay almost double but gain access to exclusive areas, a dedicated butler and concierge, the Yacht Club restaurant and all of the other perks mentioned above.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
Then there’s the tragic murder of his friends Rob and Michele Reiner, who were guests at his holiday party the day before they were killed.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
The organization sheltered 137 guests, including 21 children, and housed 38 individuals in stable living situations.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Only 40 guests were invited to the wedding, including John’s cousin Anthony Radziwill (who served as his best man); John’s sister, Caroline Kennedy (Carolyn’s matron of honour), and her husband, Edwin Schlossberg; and their kids, Jack (the ring bearer), Rose and Tatiana (both flower girls).
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2026
Now the actors, who work as game masters and perform as distressed abductees at the venue, will be frightening their guests while under union protection.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
Grab a Glass at the Local Wineries Texas' booming wine industry has also planted roots in Wimberley, with tasting rooms atop scenic grounds beckoning for guests to come for a tasting.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Essentially, that means Yacht Club guests could pay almost double but gain access to exclusive areas, a dedicated butler and concierge, the Yacht Club restaurant and all of the other perks mentioned above.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
Then there’s the tragic murder of his friends Rob and Michele Reiner, who were guests at his holiday party the day before they were killed.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
The organization sheltered 137 guests, including 21 children, and housed 38 individuals in stable living situations.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Only 40 guests were invited to the wedding, including John’s cousin Anthony Radziwill (who served as his best man); John’s sister, Caroline Kennedy (Carolyn’s matron of honour), and her husband, Edwin Schlossberg; and their kids, Jack (the ring bearer), Rose and Tatiana (both flower girls).
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2026
Now the actors, who work as game masters and perform as distressed abductees at the venue, will be frightening their guests while under union protection.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 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
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Public visitors greet family, world leaders In a move meant to reflect Jackson’s ethos, some members of the public who gathered outside the PUSH headquarters were allowed to enter the private service.—
Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Here, visitors can tour the ornate New York State Capitol, explore the modernist Empire State Plaza, and catch a performance at The Egg, the city’s striking, spaceship-like performing arts venue.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Predictions will be first available for clients of Clear Corretora, one of XP’s brands, that have an international account, and the products will be listed through the company’s US brokerage arm.—
Katherine Doherty,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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In a nice touch, all reseller plans use NVMe storage, LiteSpeed web servers, 30-day backups, free SSL certificates for all clients, malware scanning and removal, and firewalls for enhanced security.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
8 Mar. 2026
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While Rivian is not yet taking specific orders, customers can reserve an R2 online with a $100 refundable deposit.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Beth Tipton, the co-owner of Daniel Girls Farmhouse Restaurant in Connersville, Indiana, introduced an eight-item Mini Meals menu last fall after several customers requested smaller portions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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As curator, my goal is to create exhibitions for our artists that provide them with the freedom to experiment and get excited about new ideas, and expand the idea of what art is and can be for our patrons.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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While a ticket to see Chalamet play ping pong on the silver screen costs around $20 in New York City, the cheapest tickets to New York City Ballet—rush tickets for patrons between the ages of 13 and 30—are $30.—
Chloe Angyal,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Guests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guests. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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