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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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And there has been a dedicated VIP entrance for the Yuma Tent in recent years.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

A viral video claims the $130 Costco executive membership is the new VIP status symbol — but is the rewards program actually worth the price?

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

Villaraigosa flitted around the racers’ VIP tent, spotted a bowl of fortune cookies and made a beeline.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

"It was a bit looser than a friendship - it was more intrigue," says Hutchcroft, noting Barrett appeared to love playing the VIP in fashion houses and members' clubs.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

From the VIP observation room, Teddy watched the despondent Mission Control Center.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.