distinguished guest

collocation in English

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distinguished
adjective
uk
/dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt/us
/dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt/
used to describe a respected and admired person, or ...
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guest
noun[C]
uk
/ɡest/us
/ɡest/
a person who is staying with you, or a person you have invited to a social occasion, such as a party or ...
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(Definition ofdistinguishedandguestfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Reunions have been held annually ever since at various venues with many distinguished guests.
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Pictures of prime ministers with distinguished guests at the door became commonplace.
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A red carpet is often used to welcome distinguished guests.
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The opening ceremony was attended by a number of distinguished guests.
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During their childhood, they received numerous visits from cousins and distinguished guests.
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A mostdistinguishedguestopened the festival.
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It also holds monthly luncheons addressed by highlydistinguishedguestspeakers on topics of interest to members and useful to its policy development.
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Academic procession and adistinguishedguestlecture are the main features of the ceremonies.
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The poor woman, recognizing herdistinguishedguest, hurried to cover the challahs with tears in her eyes.
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When a guest is invited to drink "ru cn" by the local people, it means that this he/she is seen asdistinguishedguest.
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Events are organised throughout the town and a memorial lecture is given by adistinguishedguest.
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One of the main features of college life is the weekly formal dinner, which normally featuresdistinguishedguestspeakers, including politicians, sportsmen, academics and business leaders.
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At the end, he was also thanked to alldistinguishedguestand invited chief guest and other guests to distribute soaps and other hygiene items to students.
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I know that a number of distinguished guests, including ambassadors, have joined us for that today.
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Parishes have the power to pay for sending their councillors abroad and for receiving distinguished guests from abroad.
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We extend a hearty welcome to our distinguished guests.
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More than 60 representatives and distinguished guests from 21 countries attended this conference.
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Haka are performed for various reasons: for amusement, as a hearty welcome to distinguished guests, or to acknowledge great achievements, occasions or funerals.
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Over the years the club has entertained many distinguished guests, both men and women.
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The play was appreciated and admired by the distinguished guests and parents alike.
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