Definitions

guest of honor

NOUN

honored guest

Synonyms

WEAK

honoree important invitee

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

He accepted and made a short speech at the event, praising the guest of honor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

The guest of honor could not be persuaded.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 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

Now, two weeks of delicious anticipation later, Shirley sat between the principal and the guest of honor onstage before an assembly filled to overflowing.

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord