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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
At the dedication ceremony, family, friends, dignitaries and residents gathered to honor Saul’s generosity.
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Norman B. Gildin, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
Michael Irvin and Ray Lewis have been the most visible Canes dignitaries patrolling the sideline this Playoff.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
In the pews was Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri and other dignitaries.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
France, from leading dignitaries to designers and more, on Sunday mourned the death of Brigitte Bardot.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 28 Dec. 2025
The property opened in 1887 and was an immediate magnet for royalty, literary greats, actors, and dignitaries.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2025
Music, remarks from local dignitaries and a candle-lighting are scheduled at this community event.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2025
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, his predecessors John Howard and Scott Morrison, and Governor-General Sam Mostyn, who represents Australia’s head of state King Charles III, were among the dignitaries at the commemoration that drew more than 10,000 people.
—CNN Money, 21 Dec. 2025
There will be fire trucks, youth groups, classic cars, military vehicles and local dignitaries.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dignitaries
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The basics brand is known for their chic pointelle and is co-signed by Hailey Bieber, among other celebrities.—
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One of the world's biggest globe-hopping celebrities has moved to Atlanta, and CBS News Atlanta has a sneak peek at his arrival.—
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Contemporary accounts speak to the cruelty and exploitation that were pillars of economies of the time.—
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The geologic monocline extends almost 100 miles and is surrounded by white sandstone domes, towering monoliths, and otherworldly pillars and arches.—
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For travelers interested in exploring more than just free-entry parks, the National Park Service maintains a database of other sites, monuments, and memorials that don’t require a fee.—
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Its distinctive architecture is especially interesting; an unexpected juxtaposition of awe-inspiring Roman monuments and the charming skyline of a former imperial town.—
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Learning the different personalities, learning how the job is impacting, recognizing when there's changes in personalities requires you to be invested in them, to be around them.—
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Both are confident, charismatic personalities who are comfortable espousing ideas that spark controversy, even within their own parties.—
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Following her participation in the event, which reunited several of the stars of the famed 1966 Batman live-action series, Newmar won't attend any other fan conventions or expos.—
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Heaps is returning home while some other national team stars have gone to Europe in the past year, including defender Naomi Girma and Alyssa Thompson.—
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And there’s even 10 names after that that are in a sub bracket.—
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Webb has been one of the hottest young names in the business ever since the start of the 2025 season, and now will receive his first official audition with an AFC West rival.—
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But insofar as that identity was largely and intentionally anchored in whiteness, many of the real stories—just as mythic, just as legendary—went untold or ignored, simply because the heroes didn’t have the right skin color.—
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Our titular rookie is one of many heroes played by pop culture fave Nathan Fillion.—
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“Dignitaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dignitaries. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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