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as in star
a ball-shaped gaseous celestial body that shines by its own light
awed by the vast number of luminaries in the night sky
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as in celebrity
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
luminaries from the worlds of sports, entertainment, and politics were at the gala
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Recent Examples of luminary
Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2025
His cause had been taken up by pop culture figures, religious leaders and political luminaries.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
With luminaries like Josef Albers, Charles Eames, and Louis Kahn among its early participants, IDCA quickly established itself as a hub for high-profile discussions on design and business.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Founded in 1927 by Elsa Schiaparelli, the maison is celebrated for its daring collaborations with luminaries such as Salvador Dalí, transforming fashion into a surrealist art form.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 17 Feb. 2025
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Taper’s Choice has toured regularly since, and jam luminaries like Phish’s Mike Gordon and ’60s Dead member Tom Constanten have sat in with them.
—Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2025
His cause had been taken up by pop culture figures, religious leaders and political luminaries.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
With luminaries like Josef Albers, Charles Eames, and Louis Kahn among its early participants, IDCA quickly established itself as a hub for high-profile discussions on design and business.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Founded in 1927 by Elsa Schiaparelli, the maison is celebrated for its daring collaborations with luminaries such as Salvador Dalí, transforming fashion into a surrealist art form.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luminary
Noun
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The stars came out to shine for the Trojans as Kiki Iriafen and JuJu Watkins each scored 22 points in the victory.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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By the 1940s, Weegee had moved to Hollywood and taken up work shooting the stars.—
Matt Shaw,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Wide-leg pants were the it style last season, according to celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Brooke Shields.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Rose, 41, posted a photo of her look on Instagram where fans reacted, many comparing her to other celebrities after not recognizing her on first glance.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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The spiral structure of the cloud is believed to have emerged as a consequence of the Galactic tide—the gravitational influence of the surrounding Milky Way galaxy.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Bock said these observations could unlock answers about galaxy formation and enable the observatory to investigate the origin of water and other organic materials in our Milky Way galaxy.—
Denise Chow,
NBC News,
26 Feb. 2025
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The panelists over the years have included a veritable who’s who of sports media personalities, including Jemele Hill, Bomani Jones, Mina Kimes, Woody Paige, Bill Plaschke, Bob Ryan, Sarah Spain, Pablo Torre and Clinton Yates, among many, many others.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
4 Mar. 2025
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Former Fox News personality and podcaster Dan Bongino was named FBI deputy director a short time later.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Key Ingredients: Shea butter, avocado oil, orange peel wax Finish: Available in luminous or natural finishes Shades: 12 How to apply: Ilia keeps matters simple with its multi-stick: swipe, blend, and go.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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But in Ravel’s solo works, which across decades of composition contain both the evocative broad strokes of impressionism and the luminous specificity of pointillism, his approach can have mixed results.—
Joshua Barone,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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To an astronaut standing on the moon during totality, the sun would be hidden behind a dark Earth outlined by a brilliant red ring consisting of all the world's sunrises and sunsets.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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Steve Madden Amira Tiered Cotton Dress Cotton dresses are ideal for warm weather thanks to their airy design and breathable fabric that will keep you cool under the sun.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2025
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To mark the occasion, Simonelli and Serie A Ambassadors Andrea Pirlo and Marco Materazzi were joined by business partners, media outlets and dignitaries at the ‘Calcio Aperitivo’ event hosted by Serie A USA in New York.—
David Ferrini,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Over the years the restaurant has served dignitaries like the Dalai Lama, Senator Hilary Clinton, the late Congressman John Lewis, and the late President Jimmy Carter.—
Stephanie Gallman Jordan,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The show spotlights Markle whipping up treats for her friends in a dazzling kitchen, setting up picnics in a verdant garden, and evening coordinating a gorgeous afternoon tea for Mindy Kaling.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2025
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Top 5 Women: Ariana Grande and Schiaparelli Win Big Five dazzling actresses and zero surprises topped the list of women seen at the Oscars 2025.—
Laurie Brookins,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Luminary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luminary. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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