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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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Headed by Gallego’s ex-wife, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, and joined by Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, perhaps the group’s most notable dignitary includes Mesa Mayor John Giles.
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Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
The walls feature the couple’s collection of Chinese paintings and prints, including a series of Chinese dignitaries from 1850.
—Jackie Cooperman, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2024
As Harris officially accepted the party's nomination in front of thousands of Democratic dignitaries, not only was the crowd united behind her — most of them, in some form or another, were responsible for getting her on that stage.
—Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2024
As the President thanks the team of scientists who designed the AI and is proposing a toast to a gathering of dignitaries, the AI suddenly begins texting without being prompted.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2024
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Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
The walls feature the couple’s collection of Chinese paintings and prints, including a series of Chinese dignitaries from 1850.
—Jackie Cooperman, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2024
As Harris officially accepted the party's nomination in front of thousands of Democratic dignitaries, not only was the crowd united behind her — most of them, in some form or another, were responsible for getting her on that stage.
—Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2024
As the President thanks the team of scientists who designed the AI and is proposing a toast to a gathering of dignitaries, the AI suddenly begins texting without being prompted.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2024
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“Dignitary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dignitary. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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