DIGNITARY Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

dignitary

noun

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 Warden Bob Markle was an accomplished sport fisherman, in demand as a guide for visiting dignitaries, and likely to be found fishing or hunting on off-duty time. —

Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026 Around the Capitol, a 40-acre park filled with gardens, memorials, and trees planted by visiting dignitaries reflects how deeply greenery shapes this place. —

Keyla Vasconcellos, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026 Friends, family, dignitaries and the Hardin County community on March 21 celebrated the life of Staff Sgt. —

Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Mar. 2026 Google hosted numerous dignitaries inside the cavernous Hangar One — one of the largest freestanding structures on earth — Friday to celebrate the transformation. —

George Avalos, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dignitary

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Noun

The two pillars of private markets have become deeply intertwined over the past decade, with direct lenders stepping in as a key financing engine for buyouts after banks retreated following the global financial crisis, according to industry veterans.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Parents expressed sorrow at seeing a pillar of their children’s music journey gone too soon.

— David John Chávez, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026