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VIPs

[/ˌviːaɪˈpiːz/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural)
VIPs, pessoas muito importantes, personalidades ilustres
1. Plural of VIP (Very Important Person); individuals of high status, influence, or celebrity who receive special treatment or privileges
The VIPs were escorted through a private entrance at the event.
Os VIPs foram escoltados por uma entrada privada no evento.
2. Exclusive group of distinguished guests or dignitaries at a function or venue
The hotel reserved the best table for the VIPs.
O hotel reservou a melhor mesa para os VIPs.
NYC Slang
Big shots, hotshots, heavy hitters
Synonyms
dignitariescelebritiesnotablespersonalitieselites
Antonyms
commonersordinary people

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
VIPs, pessoas muito importantes
Widely used in business and entertainment contexts
São Paulo
VIPs, personalidades
Common in corporate and social events
Portugal
VIPs, personalidades ilustres
Used in formal and diplomatic contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

red carpet treatment for VIPs
VIP treatment
VIP lounge
behind the velvet rope
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