VIP
noun
plural VIPs
ˌvē-ˌī-ˈpēz 
: a person of great influence or prestige
especially
: a high official with special privileges
Synonyms
Examples of VIP in a Sentence
I was treated like a VIP at the reception.
the VIPs insisted on being seated in the restaurant's private dining room
Recent Examples on the Web
Because for as long as Swift continues to support Kelce from her VIP box at NFL games, the Swifties will continue to support the NFL.
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2024
Comes with 10 taco tickets; one free margarita, beer, wine, seltzer or non-alcoholic beverage; one-hour early entry at 11 a.m. for lunch or standard entry at 4 p.m. for dinner
Super VIP: $125.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 13 Sep. 2024
One new software feature called VIP Mode is totally exclusive to the Apex Edition.
—Chris Welch, The Verge, 7 Aug. 2024
Information about other levels of ticketing (VIP, etc.) will be released at a later date.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 27 May 2024
The limited-time program won’t just be for VIP flyers, either.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024
Behind the green is the VIP pavilion tent, dubbed the Patriots’ Outpost, that is sponsored by the Harbaugh Foundation.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2024
Adding to the value is the Vortex VIP lifetime warranty.
—T. Logan Metesh, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
The Scene Gateway Miami: VIP Opening Party The Report
nft now’s Gateway Miami transformed the Faena Forum into a lush garden featuring an immersive audiovisual gallery of leading digital artists.
—Jaime Sloane, SPIN, 12 Dec. 2023
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2024
Comes with 10 taco tickets; one free margarita, beer, wine, seltzer or non-alcoholic beverage; one-hour early entry at 11 a.m. for lunch or standard entry at 4 p.m. for dinner
Super VIP: $125.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 13 Sep. 2024
One new software feature called VIP Mode is totally exclusive to the Apex Edition.
—Chris Welch, The Verge, 7 Aug. 2024
Information about other levels of ticketing (VIP, etc.) will be released at a later date.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 27 May 2024
The limited-time program won’t just be for VIP flyers, either.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024
Behind the green is the VIP pavilion tent, dubbed the Patriots’ Outpost, that is sponsored by the Harbaugh Foundation.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2024
Adding to the value is the Vortex VIP lifetime warranty.
—T. Logan Metesh, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
The Scene Gateway Miami: VIP Opening Party The Report
nft now’s Gateway Miami transformed the Faena Forum into a lush garden featuring an immersive audiovisual gallery of leading digital artists.
—Jaime Sloane, SPIN, 12 Dec. 2023
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“VIP.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/VIP. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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Etymology
from very important person
Medical Definition
VIP
abbreviation
vasoactive intestinal peptide; vasoactive intestinal polypeptide
Although hypokalemia and acidosis are classically associated with secretion of vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP) by a neuroendocrine tumor, electrolyte abnormalities occur in other forms of chronic diarrhea.—Roger Kapoor et al., The New England Journal of Medicine
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