as in pillar
a person who has a high rank or an important position
The dinner was attended by many foreign dignitaries. dignitaries of the church
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Recent Examples of dignitary
Fiennes plays Cardinal Lawrence, a papal dignitary who, upon the death of the big boss, the Holy Father, is responsible for gathering all the word’s cardinals at the Vatican to elect a replacement.
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Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024
When completed, the stage will hold nearly 1,600 people: the president and vice president-elect, past presidents, foreign dignitaries, Supreme Court justices and congressional leaders.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
The 222-room grande dame has welcomed nearly every dignitary, visiting A-lister and VIP to pass through the nation’s capital during its tenure.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, members of the New York City Police Department were focused on securing the event as more than 130 world dignitaries came and went.
—Cb Cotton, Fox News, 30 Sep. 2024
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Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024
When completed, the stage will hold nearly 1,600 people: the president and vice president-elect, past presidents, foreign dignitaries, Supreme Court justices and congressional leaders.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
The 222-room grande dame has welcomed nearly every dignitary, visiting A-lister and VIP to pass through the nation’s capital during its tenure.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, members of the New York City Police Department were focused on securing the event as more than 130 world dignitaries came and went.
—Cb Cotton, Fox News, 30 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dignitary
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Cheap electricity has been a pillar for Norwegian industry, but with demand rising because of the electrification of road transport and other sectors, the cost of electricity will rise.Sverre Alvik, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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When a customs officer reached into Soto-Morando's truck to stop him from leaving, Soto-Morando propelled toward the gate and crashed into a pillar on the United States side, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
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The project was hotly anticipated thanks to the stunt casting of Lady Gaga playing Harley Quinn, the psychotic girlfriend of Arthur Fleck (aka Joker), given a backstory which sounds an awful lot like the performer’s own experience as a privileged socialite turned celebrity.Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 17 Dec. 2024
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Movie premieres took place around the world, and celebrities showed up in droves to support and promote some of the upcoming film releases of the season.Okla Jones, Essence, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Sydney Opera House hosts around 1,800 shows a year and was always meant to be a living, breathing performance space and not just an architectural monument.Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
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The ceremony marked the first time that anyone not involved in the reconstruction had been permitted to enter the cathedral in the years since the blaze destroyed its spire and roof, and left the monument covered in toxic dust and charred debris.Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
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The visionary highlights the concept of The Third Entity™, a framework developed by CRR Global that views relationships as distinct entities with their own personalities and dynamics.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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In October, Cuomo hosted a two-hour primetime special featuring a discussion about the 2024 election with guests including sports personality Stephen A. Smith and entrepreneur Mark Cuban.Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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Bohm was an All-Star in 2024, so the Phillies would likely only move him for a star.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Dane County Medical Examiner's Office on Wednesday evening released the names of Patricia Vergara, 14, of Madison, Wisconsin, and Erin West following forensic autopsies.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Swinging the pendulum too far one way in the name of consumer protection can have unintended consequences; stifling innovation can come at the cost of protecting the consumer.Roseanne Spagnuolo, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Ranged about him is a sculpted gallery of Communism’s great dictators, many of whom, like Lenin, had to be hoisted gasping out of the mud, along with a sprinkling of other worthies.Christopher Helman, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2023
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And again, the Wednesday dance is time-capsule worthy.Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 12 Mar. 2023
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Roberts received a hero’s welcome and was given a special honor award from Naha Mayor Satoru Chinen.Mike DiGiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Penny, 26, emerged as a hero on the right after he was charged with second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide last year in the death of Jordan Neely, who died after Penny placed him in a chokehold for six minutes during a May 1, 2023 struggle on the floor of a subway car.Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Dignitary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dignitary. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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