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as in visitors
a person who visits another
invited the afternoon guests to stay for dinner
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as in clients
a person who buys a product or uses a service from a business
the headwaiter will seat the guests as soon as the waitress clears and sets a table for them
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Recent Examples of guests
Young guests can also help gather eggs in the barnyard each morning and take part in kid-friendly activities like crafts and outdoor adventures alongside ranch hands.
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Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Like many hotels in Japan, the staff here are specifically trained to assist disabled guests, but calling ahead to notify the staff of your needs will go a long way to smoother experience.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
The clothing sale this past weekend offered vintage formal wear for guests to wear at the ball, which will be held on May 16 from 6-10 pm at the Avalon Casino Ballroom on Catalina Island.
—Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Cellphone footage shows Zack holding the leash of an exceptionally docile German shepherd while ordering his uninvited guests to leave.
—Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
Organizers say the festival is designed to celebrate Asian food and culture while creating a fun and family-friendly experience for guests.
—Jamal Goss, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The dedicated music venue, Aman New York’s Jazz Club, is open to non-resident guests, a first for the space, making Black Thought’s residency equal parts inclusive and exclusive.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Mortensen and other Secret Lives of Mormon Wives personalities were previously set to guest on the show, which follows Lisa Vanderpump's staff and guests.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Apr. 2026
On Tuesday, March 18, the Good Hang with Amy Poehler podcast launched with the 53-year-old comedian and actress featuring her former Saturday Night Live costar as one of her first guests.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Like many hotels in Japan, the staff here are specifically trained to assist disabled guests, but calling ahead to notify the staff of your needs will go a long way to smoother experience.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
The clothing sale this past weekend offered vintage formal wear for guests to wear at the ball, which will be held on May 16 from 6-10 pm at the Avalon Casino Ballroom on Catalina Island.
—Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Cellphone footage shows Zack holding the leash of an exceptionally docile German shepherd while ordering his uninvited guests to leave.
—Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
Organizers say the festival is designed to celebrate Asian food and culture while creating a fun and family-friendly experience for guests.
—Jamal Goss, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The dedicated music venue, Aman New York’s Jazz Club, is open to non-resident guests, a first for the space, making Black Thought’s residency equal parts inclusive and exclusive.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Mortensen and other Secret Lives of Mormon Wives personalities were previously set to guest on the show, which follows Lisa Vanderpump's staff and guests.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Apr. 2026
On Tuesday, March 18, the Good Hang with Amy Poehler podcast launched with the 53-year-old comedian and actress featuring her former Saturday Night Live costar as one of her first guests.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guests
Noun
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Crews are asking boaters and visitors in the area to give dive teams and emergency vessels space to operate safely as the search continues.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Belber said the event traditionally stimulates the local economy, bringing visitors into hotels, bars, restaurants and retail shops, not to mention the prestige of highlighting the city of Albany in a tournament that draws international broadcast viewers.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But Broidy’s suit received tremendous publicity, driving away all of Global Risk’s clients, even the Qataris, and Chalker was forced to lay off its entire staff.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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That pushed hundreds of thousands of new clients in Southern California, and tens of millions nationally, to the doors of nonprofits.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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And his customers, like Flora Tso, are already sold.—
Itay Hod,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Potential customers favored sticking to terrestrial facilities because they could be brought online quicker and be upgraded with the latest hardware — a more crucial capability than ever, because AI chips are constantly improving.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
2 Apr. 2026
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Alarmed civic officials across the West have already begun ordering restrictions on watering lawns, cleaning cars and even whether restaurant patrons get served glasses of water.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Some locals remember that two-night stand as one of rare occasions when Bushnell patrons were allowed to bring drinks into the auditorium with them.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Guests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guests. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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