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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During his first run for office in 2016, Trump derided White House events for foreign dignitaries held in tents, saying that was an inappropriate way to entertain them.
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But survivors, their relatives and dignitaries are laying candles on a table at the front of the tent where the event took place.
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That meant he was sworn in before around 600 dignitaries rather than in front of the huge crowds that usually line the National Mall to watch outdoor inaugurations.
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Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
Listen to this article EVERETT – The Crimson Cafe was packed with dignitaries, and the Everett Marching Band was playing the school fight song as the guest of honor walked to the podium.
—Danny Ventura, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2025
But survivors, their relatives and dignitaries are laying candles on a table at the front of the tent where the event took place.
—NBC News, 27 Jan. 2025
That meant he was sworn in before around 600 dignitaries rather than in front of the huge crowds that usually line the National Mall to watch outdoor inaugurations.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Dignitary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dignitary. Accessed 9 Mar. 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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