Definitions

VIP

[vee-ahy-pee] / ˈviˈaɪˈpi /

NOUN

very important person

Synonyms

STRONG

celebrity dignitary heavyweight luminary mogul notable personality star superstar worthy

WEAK

big cheese big enchilada big kahuna big name famous person high-muck-a-muck public figure top banana

Antonyms

WEAK

nobody nonentity

Example Sentences

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He spoke to someone over the phone who said the cost of the VIP service would be £160,000.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Ticketed fan zone on the waterfront: general admission starting at $10, with VIP options available.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

The Air Force identified 10 Boeing 747-8 in a VIP configuration, a service official said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

The memecoin’s 29 biggest holders were invited to a VIP reception with the president.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

“Oh! Well done, madam. I will ask the porter to take you to the VIP lounge.”

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie