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dignitaries

NOUN

high ranking person

Synonyms

STRONGEST

celebrity luminary

STRONG

VIP bigwig official star

WEAK

big gun big kahuna bigshot person of influence top cat

Antonyms

STRONG

nobody nonentity

Example Sentences

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Trump said he felt personally honored by the lavish welcome he received on the edge of Tiananmen Square, outside the Great Hall of the People, where China hosts all visiting dignitaries.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Later Thursday, Trump was to attend a state dinner with dignitaries and business leaders.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Meloni received Rubio politely, with the customary Italian cheek kisses and brief hug, but without the demonstrative warmth she sometimes shows other dignitaries.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The King, who arrived in the capital city Hamilton on Thursday, was waved off by dignitaries and a guard of honour formed by the Royal Bermuda Regiment.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

I was honored at the Ghana Club, by more press representatives and dignitaries.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey