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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
The accommodations strike a balance between rustic and refined, with neutral tones and natural materials that call back to the estate’s heritage while offering guests an atmosphere of refined comfort.
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Tia Lovisa Moreira,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
There was no threat to tenants, visitors, and Empire State Building Observation Deck guests, the spokesperson said in a statement.
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Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
All the chairs are light enough to move around easily, as the group of guests grows and migrates.
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Rory Evans,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2026
Recent reporting from both The New York Times and The New York Post claim that the first gathering will include a group of about 100 people, while the second is supposedly a larger celebration including 1,000 to 2,000 guests.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
On the roof, beehives provide the hotel's honey and in the basement, guests can enjoy laps in a chlorine-free swimming pool.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
With wraparound seating beneath both open sky and shaded canopy, guests can take in sweeping views from every angle—Key West’s colorful shoreline on one side, uninterrupted blue water on the other.
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Stephanie Orma,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Post Malone During the 2026 MLB All Star Break, some specials guests will be visiting Kauffman Stadium.
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Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
Doute and Broderick, 35, also provided pizza for the kids and guests, as well as a charcuterie board and Avaline Wine for the adults.
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Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Tia Lovisa Moreira,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
There was no threat to tenants, visitors, and Empire State Building Observation Deck guests, the spokesperson said in a statement.
—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
All the chairs are light enough to move around easily, as the group of guests grows and migrates.
—
Rory Evans,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2026
Recent reporting from both The New York Times and The New York Post claim that the first gathering will include a group of about 100 people, while the second is supposedly a larger celebration including 1,000 to 2,000 guests.
—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
On the roof, beehives provide the hotel's honey and in the basement, guests can enjoy laps in a chlorine-free swimming pool.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
With wraparound seating beneath both open sky and shaded canopy, guests can take in sweeping views from every angle—Key West’s colorful shoreline on one side, uninterrupted blue water on the other.
—
Stephanie Orma,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Post Malone During the 2026 MLB All Star Break, some specials guests will be visiting Kauffman Stadium.
—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
Doute and Broderick, 35, also provided pizza for the kids and guests, as well as a charcuterie board and Avaline Wine for the adults.
—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guests
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Other booths included photo opportunities dressed in traditional Colonial garb, hands-on historical exhibits and interactive displays that offered visitors a break from the oppressive heat.
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The area is now preserved as part of the Gateway National Recreation Area, a 27,000-acre national park spanning New York and New Jersey that welcomes more than 9 million visitors annually.
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Lobs While bobs may be the buzziest cut in beauty, stylists are encouraging their over-50 clients to adopt longer versions.
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These were luxury objects competing for sophisticated clients who understood fashion as well as mechanics.
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The commission said there were four reports of consumers seeking medical treatment after swallowing the metal bristles, and customers were advised to stop using the products and request a replacement nylon grill brush.
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In an environment where AI is shaping decisions that customers cannot fully see, the companies that explain themselves clearly will win.
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Like its patrons’ routines, The Silver Skillet is dependable.
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According to the criminal complaint, Powell and the other man began arguing after Powell made comments about female patrons.
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“Guests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guests. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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