guest of honor

noun phrase

: a person who is being specially honored
She will be the guest of honor at the banquet.

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He was joined by Carl Edwards as the guest of honor, along with the Wood Brothers Racing family, who waved the green flag as Biffle drove the pace car. Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025 In one photo, Beckham poses with Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady; in another, hoops great Shaquille O’Neal towers over the guest of honor. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025 If booking a venue for the party, plan an after party at your home for a handful of guests who are particularly close with the guest of honor. Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2025 Meanwhile, Owen’s been developing a heartfelt relationship with Katherine, the retreat’s guest of honor, who also happens to be Diana’s personal hero. Mariam Rahmani, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for guest of honor

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“Guest of honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guest%20of%20honor. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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