as in pillar
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 dignitary
Kate, alongside Prince William, wore the luxury brand as the royal pair welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and the country's first lady Brigitte as the dignitaries' state visit to the U.K. began.
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Jay Stahl, USA Today, 9 July 2025
John Cena and Idris Elba Cena keep us engaged as squabbling global dignitaries/odd couple who get marked for death due to an outlandish political usurping scheme.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 4 July 2025
During his trip, Morales met with dignitaries to discuss investment and trade, particularly in advanced manufacturing and agricultural industries, among others, according to his office.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
On July 2, the Adelphi is having its official Grand Reopening replete with special speakers, dignitaries, celebrations and tours.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Jay Stahl, USA Today, 9 July 2025
John Cena and Idris Elba Cena keep us engaged as squabbling global dignitaries/odd couple who get marked for death due to an outlandish political usurping scheme.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 4 July 2025
During his trip, Morales met with dignitaries to discuss investment and trade, particularly in advanced manufacturing and agricultural industries, among others, according to his office.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
On July 2, the Adelphi is having its official Grand Reopening replete with special speakers, dignitaries, celebrations and tours.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dignitary
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Hogan, a pillar of the wrestling world for decades, died July 24.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
31 July 2025
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Similarly, on immigration, a central pillar of Trump's platform, approval dropped from 47 percent to 44 percent, while disapproval remained at 50 percent.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Angelina Liu,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Also an elite golfer, Pavelski had an opportunity to kiss a trophy on Sunday, when he was presented with a crystal chalice after a walk-off eagle gave him first place at the 2025 American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Take any major African American institution or monument—Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, Obama Presidential Center, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial—and McKissack & McKissack was likely connected to the construction or design, with Deryl McKissack at the helm.—
Maggie McGrath,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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There are 160-some of these here and elsewhere, a number that makes Hunt the artist with more public sculptures and monuments in the U.S. than any other.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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In the initial study of over 1,200 single adults, MacDonald and his team were able to associate these different motivations with a host of personality traits: Intrinsic motivation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Keys also stars in a campaign spot alongside popular TikTok personalities Noah Beck, Cyrus Veyssi and Dr. Muneeb Shah.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Afterward, see a star dedication and live performances by Mr. Southern Soul Bigg Robb & Friends, Regina Belle and Dottie Peoples.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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But, the star of the show is a first-of-its-kind Alumni Home Run Derby following the Brewers/Marlins matchup.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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However, this isn’t a specific species but rather a common name or catchall term people use when describing tiny ants such as the odorous house ant or little black ant, says Benson.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
28 July 2025
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The center entered his name into the transfer portal after former head coach Biff Poggi’s departure at the beginning of December.—
Emma Moon
July 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 July 2025
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Jacobs-Jenkins cannot help noting that among that generation of Bible-quoting civil rights worthies are enough sins of the father to burden a host of sons.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
18 Mar. 2025
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Martin Luther King, Senator J. William Fulbright, and California Gov. Pat Brown all said so and who would know better than these worthies?—
Walter E Block,
Orange County Register,
13 Feb. 2025
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Ben Rice became the hero in the series-tying victory, breaking a 4-4 tie in the ninth inning with a first-pitch solo home run off Toronto closer Jeff Hoffman.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
23 July 2025
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The three Leone Westerns had made Eastwood a youth hero, an emblematic cinematic rebel.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
23 July 2025
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“Dignitary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dignitary. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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