dignitary
noun
dig·ni·tary
ˈdig-nə-ˌter-ē 
-ˌte-rē
plural dignitaries
: one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor
dignitary
adjective
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The dinner was attended by many foreign dignitaries.
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No one would credibly mistake the dignitaries on the north side of the National Cathedral as diehard fans of the man being honored Thursday for one last time in Washington, former President Jimmy Carter.
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Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
After planting a kiss on the cheek of First Lady Melania Trump and shaking hands with Biden, Trump basked in applause from an extraordinary gathering of A-list dignitaries from the worlds of politics and business.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 20 Jan. 2025
The ceremony will also feature remarks by dignitaries, youth and adult performances and a presentation of the Donna J. Williams MLK Service Awards and the Services Above Self MLK Youth Awards, officials said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
No one would credibly mistake the dignitaries on the north side of the National Cathedral as diehard fans of the man being honored Thursday for one last time in Washington, former President Jimmy Carter.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Dignitary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dignitary. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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dignitary
noun
dig·ni·tary
ˈdig-nə-ˌter-ē
plural dignitaries
: a person of high position or honor
dignitaries of the church
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