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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
Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025
This year, a diverse group of luminaries attended, which included Jimmy Kimmel, who socialized with Gayle King and Jack Antonoff, while Charlie Puth chatted with Kelly.
—Paul Chi, Vogue, 2 Feb. 2025
Several present-day luminaries have been drafted at quarterback since Mahomes became the Kansas City Chiefs’ full-time starter in 2018.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 24 Jan. 2025
Each month, a rotating lineup of luminaries from theater, television and film will lead the production, offer fresh perspectives to Behar's stories.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
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Hollywood luminaries such as Oprah Winfrey and Kerry Washington have served as executive producers on the company’s projects.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025
This year, a diverse group of luminaries attended, which included Jimmy Kimmel, who socialized with Gayle King and Jack Antonoff, while Charlie Puth chatted with Kelly.
—Paul Chi, Vogue, 2 Feb. 2025
Several present-day luminaries have been drafted at quarterback since Mahomes became the Kansas City Chiefs’ full-time starter in 2018.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 24 Jan. 2025
Each month, a rotating lineup of luminaries from theater, television and film will lead the production, offer fresh perspectives to Behar's stories.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luminary
Noun
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher may be going through a $75 million divorce, but the Borat star only had good things to say about his ex in her new post.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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Michelle Monaghan is actress Jaclyn Lemon: The TV star is famous enough to be recognized by other guests (and paid for her childhood friends' vacations).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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At the popular Burger Bash, meat lovers gathered under a tent on the sands of South Beach to sample the offerings and vote for their favorites, while a panel of celebrity judges chose their own winner.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
21 Feb. 2025
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Even celebrities like Jason Statham, Henry Cavill and Elizabeth Banks have talked about their love of the fitness program.—
Daryl Austin,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Here’s why: Earth is located on a spiral arm of the Milky Way galaxy, roughly two-thirds from its center.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside Online,
13 Feb. 2025
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Neutrinos are ghostly subatomic particles that can travel in a straight line for billions of light-years, passing unhindered through galaxies, stars and anything else in their path.—
Doyle Rice,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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As for Reacher’s allies, Duffy’s a federal agent with a thick Boston accent who shares a lot of Reacher’s personality quirks.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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So many of them look so bland and lack personality.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
20 Feb. 2025
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The luminous cores of distant, ancient galaxies, quasars expel jets of energetic matter.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
13 Feb. 2025
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The trending ingredient teams up with vitamin C, niacinamide, and tranexamic acid to ensure your skin is on the fast track to a more even tone and more luminous finish.—
Devon Abelman,
Allure,
11 Feb. 2025
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Blue Ghost also plans to capture high-definition imagery of a total eclipse as the Earth blocks the sun just before a lunar sunset ushers in frigid lunar night on March 16.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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The planets in the solar system orbit the sun, just as Earth does.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2025
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During his first run for office in 2016, Trump derided White House events for foreign dignitaries held in tents, saying that was an inappropriate way to entertain them.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article EVERETT – The Crimson Cafe was packed with dignitaries, and the Everett Marching Band was playing the school fight song as the guest of honor walked to the podium.—
Danny Ventura,
Boston Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
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Our configuration delivers fast processing, steady gaming performance, long battery life, a dazzling display, and a luxury build.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PCMAG,
22 Feb. 2025
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To experience the idyllic beauty of the city at its best, visitors can embark on a leisurely cruise atop Lake Pichola, basking in the splendor of the surrounding buildings and then docking at the island of Jag Mandir to enjoy a dazzling sunset.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Luminary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luminary. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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