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as in visitors
a person who visits another
invited the afternoon guests to stay for dinner
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as in clients
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 guests
There’s a heated pool and hot tub (the latter is on an elevated bluff, which offers sunset views), and an outdoor shower lets guests soak in the surrounding nature as much as possible.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
However, there are plastic water bottles for guests.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
The host and her guests have an awfully good time agreeing about everything.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
King’s photo was shown to guests and staff.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Their ceremony began with a hymn sung by Darius’ favorite gospel singer, Jekalyn Carr, and guests were invited to sing along, the couple recalled to the outlet.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
After cocktail hour, Carey arrived, staying out of the guests’ eyeline to avoid spoiling the surprise.
—Lindsey Underwood, Vanity Fair, 17 Apr. 2026
The series has Morman interview celebrity guests while sharing conversation and a good slice.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
On Tuesday, March 18, the Good Hang with Amy Poehler podcast launched with the 53-year-old comedian and actress featuring her former Saturday Night Live costar as one of her first guests.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
However, there are plastic water bottles for guests.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
The host and her guests have an awfully good time agreeing about everything.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
King’s photo was shown to guests and staff.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Their ceremony began with a hymn sung by Darius’ favorite gospel singer, Jekalyn Carr, and guests were invited to sing along, the couple recalled to the outlet.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
After cocktail hour, Carey arrived, staying out of the guests’ eyeline to avoid spoiling the surprise.
—Lindsey Underwood, Vanity Fair, 17 Apr. 2026
The series has Morman interview celebrity guests while sharing conversation and a good slice.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
On Tuesday, March 18, the Good Hang with Amy Poehler podcast launched with the 53-year-old comedian and actress featuring her former Saturday Night Live costar as one of her first guests.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guests
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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The center is currently seeking state money to help pay for a program to hire homeless clients to minimum wage jobs cleaning the community, hoping to give people a boost toward better-paying employment down the line.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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Never mind that the case counsellor appeared to have no other clients except for me.—
Saïd Sayrafiezadeh,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In 1933, a writer for this magazine visited Saliger and reviewed letters from satisfied customers.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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McDonald’s said visual appeal — think bright colors and foams — and drinks as a form of self-expression are increasingly important to customers.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Performing new music at the Williamsburg, Brooklyn, bar’s long-running open mic is just a typical Sunday night for him and many other patrons.—
Jaeden Pinder,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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In addition, there will be a chance to sample foods from several Downtown restaurants and mingle with the business owners and patrons.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Guests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guests. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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