dignitary

noun

dig·ni·tary ˈdig-nə-ˌter-ē

-ˌte-rē

plural dignitaries

Synonyms of dignitary next

: one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor

dignitary adjective

Examples of dignitary in a Sentence

The dinner was attended by many foreign dignitaries.

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Instead, the video communicates his power through the awe of crowds and dignitaries; the cosmic draw of the man himself remains elusive to the uninitiated viewer. —

Joseph Bien-Kahn, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2024 The 75-year-old monarch was speaking to leaders and dignitaries from the 56 Commonwealth nations at the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, or CHOGM, which is this year being held on the Pacific island nation of Samoa. —

Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024 Her friendship with Hitler and other Nazi dignitaries was well documented during WW2. —

Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024 For Kollek, Nathan was tasked with leading tours of Jerusalem for visiting dignitaries and celebrities including Barbara Streisand. —

Tom Teicholz, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dignitary