as in pillar
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 dignitary
President Donald Trump and King Abdullah of Jordan were among other dignitaries who didn't wear black to the service.
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Meredith Kile, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
While the foreign tariffs are expected to be negotiated by respective dignitaries, President Donald Trump has promised that the auto tariffs will be permanent.
—Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 30 Apr. 2025
One of those dignitaries had a personal connection to the day care center — U.S. Rep. Kweisi Mfume once worked there.
—Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2025
Some of the attendees including President Trump and Prince William, who were among the dozens of global dignitaries, opted for blue suits instead.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2025
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Meredith Kile, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
While the foreign tariffs are expected to be negotiated by respective dignitaries, President Donald Trump has promised that the auto tariffs will be permanent.
—Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 30 Apr. 2025
One of those dignitaries had a personal connection to the day care center — U.S. Rep. Kweisi Mfume once worked there.
—Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2025
Some of the attendees including President Trump and Prince William, who were among the dozens of global dignitaries, opted for blue suits instead.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dignitary
Noun
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While education and health have long been pillars of their work, sustainability is a newer, but increasingly vital, focus for the Foundation.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Durability and dominance are the twin pillars of pitching greatness.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Noun
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The burger topping is prompting reaction from some celebrity chefs, including Andrew Zimmern, who recently shared his opinions with TMZ about Diddy's unusual preference.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2025
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Both casinos will offer new Italian restaurants in partnership with Giada De Laurentiis, and food halls featuring the first suburban locations for Antique Taco and Pretty Cool Ice Cream, as well as Lucky Goat, a new burger restaurant by celebrity chef Stephanie Izard.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
Noun
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The shell of the fetish and the ruins of spectacle remain visible and intact as negative monuments.—
Benjamin H. D. Buchloh,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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The cultural monuments and heritage sites are less accessible.—
Keyaira Boone,
Essence,
30 May 2025
Noun
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In the second half, Pacers entertainment staff handed the microphone to former Indianapolis Colts punter and ESPN personality Pat McAfee, who introduced Knicks fans Spike Lee, Ben Stiller, and Timothée Chalamet – all of them in attendance in Indianapolis.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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Rangel, a mustachioed, natty dresser rarely seen with a hair out of place, hardly had a reputation for a shy and retiring personality.—
Daily News Staff,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Here's what stars, constellations are the best to spot in May Stargazing this May?—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Myke Towers’ New Soccer Initiative Myke Towers’ Young Kingz Foundation and soccer star David Villa’s DV7 Academy officially kicked off their global partnership earlier this weekend.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
24 May 2025
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Boise State basketball is doubling up on a Hall of Fame name in the program.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2025
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Cooper Flagg is the headline name, but fellow five-star freshman Kon Knueppel is also worth taking note of, along with center Khaman Maluach.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Jacobs-Jenkins cannot help noting that among that generation of Bible-quoting civil rights worthies are enough sins of the father to burden a host of sons.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
18 Mar. 2025
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Martin Luther King, Senator J. William Fulbright, and California Gov. Pat Brown all said so and who would know better than these worthies?—
Walter E Block,
Orange County Register,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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McNeil went to left field after Nimmo came out of the game and got the hero hit in the ninth.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
24 May 2025
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World Series heroes return to Kauffman Stadium A trio from the 2015 World Series champion Royals made their grand return to playing at Kauffman Stadium, just one week after celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the championship team.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2025
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“Dignitary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dignitary. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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