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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The 42-year-old royal chatted with Trump at the Paris ceremony, attended by world leaders, dignitaries and donors who contributed to the restoration.
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Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
That's because the State Department, which traditionally helps coordinate phone calls between incoming presidents and world leaders, has been shut out of Trump’s calls with foreign dignitaries.
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Trump hosted a lengthy roster of foreign dignitaries to the massive waterside mansion.
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Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
That's because the State Department, which traditionally helps coordinate phone calls between incoming presidents and world leaders, has been shut out of Trump’s calls with foreign dignitaries.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
Trump hosted a lengthy roster of foreign dignitaries to the massive waterside mansion.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
Official sources reveal that industry dignitaries from nearly 20 countries and regions, including France, Italy, the U.K., South Korea, Japan, Egypt, Malaysia, and Cambodia, have responded positively to invitations to the conference.
—Li Jun, WWD, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Dignitary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dignitary. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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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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