worthies

noun

Definition of worthiesnext
plural of worthy
as in dignitaries

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  1. dignitaries
  2. monuments
  3. pillars
  4. celebrities
  5. superstars
Noun
  • The liturgy was attended by 2,500 people, including French President Emmanuel Macron -- enjoying a brief respite from France's political tumult and economic troubles -- clergy, dignitaries and a few lucky members of the general public who stood in long lines to enter.
    THOMAS ADAMSON AND SYLVIE CORBET THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The lawsuit said people affiliated with the parties were rewarded with business referrals and connections to Combs' vast network of artists, athletes, political figures and international dignitaries.
    Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of dignitaries
Noun
  • The two monuments were among 29 that President Obama created while in office.
    Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to the Roman road on display at Venizelou Station, other archaeological treasures unearthed during the metro’s construction include a Greek cemetery full of funerary monuments, an early Christian basilica and water and drainage systems.
    Leslie Katz, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of monuments
Noun
  • The three pillars of the bro-economy White offered a similar concern, should crypto end up further entangled in the global economy.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • All touchpoints of the resort, including food and beverage, fitness, wellness & spa center and even meetings and events, are inspired by five pillars of wellness - mindfulness, nutrition, fitness, relaxation and sleep.
    Roger Sands, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of pillars
Noun
  • There are certainly true believers in the technology, but they are accompanied by celebrities and memelords drumming up new coins based on viral memes, and scores of day traders hoping to catch one of these speculation tokens at the right moment.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • My Name is Gabriel takes celebrities out of their comfort zones and gives them a new identity through a life swap.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of celebrities
Noun
  • The K-pop industry — a major economic engine for the country thanks to global superstars including BTS, SEVENTEEN and BLACKPINK — typically stays apolitical and avoids weighing in on current events.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
  • When the Fever hosted the Chicago Sky, and Reese, in the first pro meeting between the two college superstars on June 1, Indiana gutted out a 71-70 victory.
    Sean Gregory, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of superstars
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