1
as in visitor
a person who visits another
invited the afternoon guests to stay for dinner
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as in client
a person who buys a product or uses a service from a business
the headwaiter will seat the guests as soon as the waitress clears and sets a table for them
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Recent Examples of guest
But at Disneyland on Friday, vacationers in matching T-shirts, toddlers in princess dresses and mouse-eared parents pushing strollers made their way through security checkpoints giving little attention to signs posted nearby notifying guests of the theme park’s new facial recognition policy.
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Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
And Lamon Lawhorn, a percussionist from Virginia State University, and the Blue Line Duo, the husband-and-wife percussion duo of Justin and Cassie Bunting, will be guest performers for the university’s Spring Percussion Concert, directed by Justin Bunting, 4 p.m. Saturday in the concert hall.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 18 Apr. 2026
The series has Morman interview celebrity guests while sharing conversation and a good slice.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
White Rabbit Red Rabbit will return to the West End with guest performers including David Tennant, Riz Ahmed, Luke Thompson, and Jodie Whittaker.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2026
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Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
And Lamon Lawhorn, a percussionist from Virginia State University, and the Blue Line Duo, the husband-and-wife percussion duo of Justin and Cassie Bunting, will be guest performers for the university’s Spring Percussion Concert, directed by Justin Bunting, 4 p.m. Saturday in the concert hall.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 18 Apr. 2026
The series has Morman interview celebrity guests while sharing conversation and a good slice.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
White Rabbit Red Rabbit will return to the West End with guest performers including David Tennant, Riz Ahmed, Luke Thompson, and Jodie Whittaker.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guest
Noun
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The first two Washington Nationals batters reached with a walk and a double in the third inning Saturday, giving the visitors runners on second and third with no outs.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The museum moved a half-dozen times, but grew and became an institution attracting visitors from around the world.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Nathan launched her firm The Agency Group (often referred to as TAG PR) — whose clients have included Drake, Logan Paul and The Chainsmokers — along with several of her former colleagues at PR crisis consulting powerhouse Hiltzik Strategies.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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The World Bank estimated that an extended disruption could drive energy prices up by almost a quarter compared to 2025; the strait cannot quickly be replaced, Morningstar analysts warned in a note to clients.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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The commission’s Republican members have said those will protect other customers from further rate hikes.—
Drew Kann,
AJC.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Fuchs noted that those who provide irrigation water are already alerting customers to a reduced delivery.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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In the wake of the immigration raids last summer, many of their potential patrons refrained from hosting celebrations, dampening their business.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Jaime said the space seats about 130 patrons and will soon add a patio.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Guest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guest. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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