in attendance

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Definition of in attendancenext
as in present
being within the confines of a specified place Do we have everyone in attendance?

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Recent Examples of in attendance Social media personality Ariana Lafond was also in attendance. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 5 July 2026 Nearly 600 guests were in attendance, including Oprah Winfrey, Idris Elba, David Beckham, and Elton John, who even performed several songs during the reception. — Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 5 July 2026 In a lower level of the VIP booth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick are also seen in attendance. — Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026 In addition to Stone, countless stars were in attendance, including Jessica Alba, Jennifer Lopez, Lena Dunham, Reese Witherspoon, Zoe Kravitz, Gigi Hadid, Karli Kloss, and Selena Gomez. — Robyn Merrett, InStyle, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in attendance

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“In attendance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in%20attendance. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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