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as in visitor
a person who visits another
invited the afternoon guests to stay for dinner
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2
as in client
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 guest
Nearly every table is full and the entrance doors are constantly in swing from guests coming in to pick up online orders.
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Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2025
The couple doled out petite golden bee pins for all the guests to wear, People reports − Joan's inspiration and favorite animal.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Well, two of them anyway — guest Jessica St. Claire will fill in for co-host Raphael in Denver, promoters said.
—John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2025
Instead of attempting a project recipe and trying to impress your guests, Ina suggests turning to the tried-and-true.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025
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Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2025
The couple doled out petite golden bee pins for all the guests to wear, People reports − Joan's inspiration and favorite animal.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Well, two of them anyway — guest Jessica St. Claire will fill in for co-host Raphael in Denver, promoters said.
—John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2025
Instead of attempting a project recipe and trying to impress your guests, Ina suggests turning to the tried-and-true.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guest
Noun
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Seoul, South Korea Reuters — The US energy department put South Korea on a watchlist because visitors to its laboratories mishandled sensitive information, Joseph Yun, the acting US ambassador, said on Tuesday.—
Reuters,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
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Isaac is approached by a mysterious visitor, Yagharek, a garuda (a bird-like humanoid) who has been stripped of his wings as punishment for an unknown crime.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The biggest difference between working with Blaine and other clients?—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Mar. 2025
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Some of you may be offered a new job or a client could appear or decide to take on more projects with your employer.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Would collecting data from customers and prospects help solve the discrepancies? 4.—
Ellie Victor,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Power was successfully restored to nearly all customers just a couple days later.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Campbell-Alexander also said he and his colleagues weren’t given any training on ride maintenance or patron safety.—
Mike Schneider,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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Campbell-Alexander also said he and his colleagues weren't given any training on ride maintenance or patron safety.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Guest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guest. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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