guest of honor

Example Sentences

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Trump has never attended one of these dinners before Saturday, which have typically been hosted by comedians that roast the guest of honor.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

And they had to wait over an hour for the guest of honor to arrive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

The guest of honor was sound asleep on the ledge above the store’s front door.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2025

“We’re trying to showcase American food, American regions, American farmers,” while incorporating small tributes to the guest of honor, Yosses said.

From Seattle Times • May 21, 2024

“As guest of honor you must choose the menu of course.”

From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster