dignitary
noun
dig·ni·tary
ˈdig-nə-ˌter-ē 
-ˌte-rē
plural dignitaries
: one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor
dignitary
adjective
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The dinner was attended by many foreign dignitaries.
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Singapore’s Grand Dame Hotels While Raffles Singapore might be Singapore’s oldest and most famous hotel, its not the only grand dame in town and Shangri-La Singapore is another icon of the City State, as well as the go-to choice for visiting dignitaries.
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Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The tree has long been the site where past presidents have welcomed foreign dignitaries.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Singapore’s Grand Dame Hotels While Raffles Singapore might be Singapore’s oldest and most famous hotel, its not the only grand dame in town and Shangri-La Singapore is another icon of the City State, as well as the go-to choice for visiting dignitaries.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The Canadian dignitary, who's cradling Noah, agrees to consider sending her country's refugees back.
—EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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dignitary
noun
dig·ni·tary
ˈdig-nə-ˌter-ē
plural dignitaries
: a person of high position or honor
dignitaries of the church
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