luminaries

noun

Definition of luminariesnext
plural of luminary
1
as in stars
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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2
as in celebrities
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 Synonyms for luminaries
  1. stars
  2. celebrities
  3. galaxies
  4. personalities
  5. dignitaries
Noun
  • Though there have been big money signings in recent years such as that of Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund in 2022, Perez has become accustomed to snapping up big stars for free when their terms run down.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Best Camping Bedding Deals Like a tent, choosing the right bedding for your campsite can make all the difference in providing a good night’s sleep under the stars.
    Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of stars
Noun
  • So often on social media, companies and sales managers rely on celebrities to promote their products or even experts in a particular industry.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Welcome to State of the Suit, a new Robb Report series in which writer and menswear stylist Caroline Reilly examines the sartorial choices of candidates, celebrities, and other movers and shakers.
    Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of celebrities
Noun
  • Spanning more than 215 square feet and consisting of more than 500 pieces, the artwork carries viewers into a universe of existential reflection, symbolizing the birth of stars and galaxies, while raising a question of humanity's place within the boundless cosmos.
    Katya Soldak, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
  • In the case of the supermassive black holes found in the center of galaxies, these jets are truly colossal, blasting material not just out of the galaxy, but possibly out of the galaxy's entire neighborhood.
    John Timmer, Ars Technica, 27 Sep. 2024
Definition of galaxies
Noun
  • The resulting conflict between their different cultures and personalities is so standard, the script could have been copied and pasted from other situation comedies.
    Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The contrast in personalities makes for powerful television.
    Carol Schram, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of personalities
Noun
  • Her friendship with Hitler and other Nazi dignitaries was well documented during WW2.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Vice presidents in the past have been known to host guests on the property, including foreign leaders and dignitaries, like President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico.
    Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of dignitaries
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