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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
The liturgy was attended by 2,500 people, including French President Emmanuel Macron -- enjoying a brief respite from France's political tumult and economic troubles -- clergy, dignitaries and a few lucky members of the general public who stood in long lines to enter.
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Thomas Adamson and Sylvie Corbet The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
The lawsuit said people affiliated with the parties were rewarded with business referrals and connections to Combs' vast network of artists, athletes, political figures and international dignitaries.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
French First Lady Brigitte Macron wore a double-breasted coat and carried a Lady Dior handbag to welcome dignitaries alongside her husband.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
Putin is known to be fond of dogs and has received them from visiting dignitaries on multiple occasions.
—Chris Morris, Fortune Europe, 29 Nov. 2024
Fried said private calls with foreign dignitaries are not always held over secure phone lines because some leaders may not have such lines at their disposal.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
Such stories have made Beth Juliana famous in the Netherlands, whose monarchs and other dignitaries regularly drop by the place during state visits.
—Canaan Lidor, Sun Sentinel, 24 Oct. 2024
The gathering in Kazan also gives Putin ample opportunity for one-on-one facetime with his fellow BRICS leaders and other friendly dignitaries in attendance.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
These were followed by projects in Qatar, Jordan and Lebanon for various government officials and dignitaries.
—Rima Suqi, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Thomas Adamson and Sylvie Corbet The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
The lawsuit said people affiliated with the parties were rewarded with business referrals and connections to Combs' vast network of artists, athletes, political figures and international dignitaries.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
French First Lady Brigitte Macron wore a double-breasted coat and carried a Lady Dior handbag to welcome dignitaries alongside her husband.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
Putin is known to be fond of dogs and has received them from visiting dignitaries on multiple occasions.
—Chris Morris, Fortune Europe, 29 Nov. 2024
Fried said private calls with foreign dignitaries are not always held over secure phone lines because some leaders may not have such lines at their disposal.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
Such stories have made Beth Juliana famous in the Netherlands, whose monarchs and other dignitaries regularly drop by the place during state visits.
—Canaan Lidor, Sun Sentinel, 24 Oct. 2024
The gathering in Kazan also gives Putin ample opportunity for one-on-one facetime with his fellow BRICS leaders and other friendly dignitaries in attendance.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
These were followed by projects in Qatar, Jordan and Lebanon for various government officials and dignitaries.
—Rima Suqi, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dignitaries
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There are certainly true believers in the technology, but they are accompanied by celebrities and memelords drumming up new coins based on viral memes, and scores of day traders hoping to catch one of these speculation tokens at the right moment.Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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My Name is Gabriel takes celebrities out of their comfort zones and gives them a new identity through a life swap.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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The three pillars of the bro-economy White offered a similar concern, should crypto end up further entangled in the global economy.Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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All touchpoints of the resort, including food and beverage, fitness, wellness & spa center and even meetings and events, are inspired by five pillars of wellness - mindfulness, nutrition, fitness, relaxation and sleep.Roger Sands, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The two monuments were among 29 that President Obama created while in office.Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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In addition to the Roman road on display at Venizelou Station, other archaeological treasures unearthed during the metro’s construction include a Greek cemetery full of funerary monuments, an early Christian basilica and water and drainage systems.Leslie Katz, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The quality and personalities are certainly there.Henry Flynn, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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All the different personalities of my fans match me.Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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However since then, fan-favorite stars Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser — who play Beth Dutton and Rip, respectively — have been in talks to possibly continue the show’s legacy within the Yellowstone-verse.Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
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The center blue stripe contains 20 smaller stars surrounding a center star, which represent Illinois as the 21st state.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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The often-unsung heroes of the IT department have the task of deploying and maintaining the infrastructure that lets organizations thrive in the digital era.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This issue has been resolved, and heroes will no longer inherit their Ultimate energy.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Dignitaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dignitaries. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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