dignitaries

noun

plural of dignitary
as in celebrities
a person who has a high rank or an important position The dinner was attended by many foreign dignitaries. dignitaries of the church

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Recent Examples of dignitaries Yarbrough, who died at age 76 on Saturday, would be stationed at the table throughout the GHSA playoffs, sometimes welcoming guests and dignitaries and otherwise answering questions and solving problems. — Stan Awtrey, AJC.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Since King Charles’ accession to the throne in 2022, Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton, have regularly taken on the role of welcoming visiting foreign dignitaries. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2026 Kathleen Kennedy, who served as the president of Lucasfilm from 2012 to 2026, helped organize a group of industry dignitaries to put together a framework for how Hollywood should talk about it. — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 By the late 1800s, the resort was a favorite destination for US Presidents (23 presidents have visited the property), foreign dignitaries and global business leaders. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 In 2019, Japanese Emperor Naruhito formally ascended to the Chrysanthemum Throne in a ceremony at Tokyo's Imperial Palace in the presence of foreign dignitaries. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026 The pop-up was up for three days to coincide with United Nations general assembly meeting, which saw the convergence of world leaders, dignitaries and CEOs on the city. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026 Vroman’s catered to various clientele and communities, from traveling dignitaries to academics and leisure readers on vacation. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026 The Colosseum has previously closed for only a few hours a time for special visits by important dignitaries, including former US President Barack Obama in 2014. — Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dignitaries
  1. celebrities
  2. pillars
  3. monuments
  4. personalities
  5. stars
  6. names
  7. heroes
Noun
  • Catering to VICs and celebrities, Lepire says that her clients are often planning for rarefied parties, and come to Timeless Vixen to source vintage couture pieces that will elevate their look.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026
  • She was inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame in 2010 and was among the first celebrities honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of celebrities
Noun
  • All that remained of Sara’s home were pillars of concrete; most of their belongings were below the rubble.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Dedicated to the god Amun, it is known for its beautiful pillars and intricate carvings.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of pillars
Noun
  • Under Burgum's 2025 campaign, signs, books, films and exhibits covering topics such as slavery, climate change and the massacre of Native Americans were flagged and removed from national parks and monuments nationwide.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • No matter, Luxor is home to some of the world's most impressive and well-preserved ancient monuments.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of monuments
Noun
  • Lisa locks Bart, Milhouse, and Nelson in a room and introduces them to her many personalities, some more hostile than others.
    — Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Fox News personalities Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt are married.
    — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of personalities
Noun
  • That’s despite the series missing arguably the game’s biggest stars.
    — Don Riddell, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Gogglebox for Stand Up To Cancer has attracted some big names in recent years including Hollywood stars Kieran Culkin and Josh Hartnett last year.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of stars
Noun
  • But in reviewing state contracts for the facility and campaign contributions made to Uthmeier and the political committee behind him, familiar names cropped up, and one $250,000 check stood out — and not just for its sheer size.
    — Kate Payne, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Three prominent names in contemporary Christian music join forces for a holiday concert, bringing together decades of Christmas music and familiar favorites.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of names
Noun
  • Into the abyss walks the most unsuspecting of would-be heroes.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Once again, Slow Horses isn’t afraid to acknowledge its heroes are in a terrible situation and will pay the price for it.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of heroes

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