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VIP
noun
plural VIPs
ˌvē-ˌī-ˈpēz
: a person of great influence or prestige
especially
: a high official with special privileges
Synonyms
Examples of VIP in a Sentence
I was treated like a VIP at the reception.
the VIPs insisted on being seated in the restaurant's private dining room
Recent Examples on the Web
Information about other levels of ticketing (VIP, etc.) will be released at a later date.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 27 May 2024
The limited-time program won’t just be for VIP flyers, either.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024
Behind the green is the VIP pavilion tent, dubbed the Patriots’ Outpost, that is sponsored by the Harbaugh Foundation.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2024
Adding to the value is the Vortex VIP lifetime warranty.
—T. Logan Metesh, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
The Scene Gateway Miami: VIP Opening Party The Report
nft now’s Gateway Miami transformed the Faena Forum into a lush garden featuring an immersive audiovisual gallery of leading digital artists.
—Jaime Sloane, SPIN, 12 Dec. 2023
Throughout the week, the athletes were introduced to different areas of Fanatics’ portfolio, including collectibles, Fanatics Live, Mitchell & Ness, VIP & Loyalty Programming and more.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 21 Nov. 2023
Uber and Lyft are available, although sparingly, and there’s also the option to schedule a ride with a private cab company, like VIP Car Service.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2023
Tickets are $52 (lawn), $88 (Silver), $112 (Gold) , $295 (VIP), including reception with emcees and special guests.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
very important person
First Known Use
1933, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near VIP
Cite this Entry
“VIP.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/VIP. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
Etymology
from very important person
Medical Definition
VIP
abbreviation
vasoactive intestinal peptide; vasoactive intestinal polypeptide
Although hypokalemia and acidosis are classically associated with secretion of vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP) by a neuroendocrine tumor, electrolyte abnormalities occur in other forms of chronic diarrhea.—Roger Kapoor et al., The New England Journal of Medicine
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