dignitary

Example Sentences

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Zach Witkoff also met Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in April of last year, during a visit where he was feted like a visiting dignitary, with a fireworks display in his honor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

California officials put in place a plan to provide Harris with dignitary protection after President Trump ended an arrangement that gave his opponent in last year’s election extended Secret Service security coverage.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2025

Notably, it was hosted by then vice-president Li Yuanchao, while Xi was said to be entertaining another dignitary elsewhere in the complex.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2024

The Rex Organization, founded in the 19th century, rolls every Fat Tuesday, with the role of Rex, King of Carnival, filled each year by a different local dignitary.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2024

“I’d so much hoped . . .” he stammeringly repeated, looking up at the great dignitary with pleading and distracted eyes.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley