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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
Dan Primack, Axios, 27 Dec. 2024
And while future installments will include stories from luminaries like Geraldine Brooks and Dave Eggers, the inaugural piece by Michael Lewis sets an unimaginably high bar.
—Longreads, 18 Dec. 2024
The presence of luminaries such as Clive Davis and Quincy Jones as music chairmen, along with show producer George Schlatter, created an atmosphere of star power that rivals even the top entertainment industry awards shows.
—Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 15 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, there were a host of individual talks as well, from luminaries such as Bentley Motors CEO Frank-Steffen Walliser, Ferretti Group CEO Alberto Galassi, jeweler Nadine Ghosn, Dusit International Vice Chairman Chanin Donavanik, and CEO of DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited Sebastian Paredes.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2024
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During the pandemic, Krishnan and Ramamurthy launched a popular show on the Clubhouse audio app, which included interviews with such tech luminaries as Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg.
—Dan Primack, Axios, 27 Dec. 2024
And while future installments will include stories from luminaries like Geraldine Brooks and Dave Eggers, the inaugural piece by Michael Lewis sets an unimaginably high bar.
—Longreads, 18 Dec. 2024
The presence of luminaries such as Clive Davis and Quincy Jones as music chairmen, along with show producer George Schlatter, created an atmosphere of star power that rivals even the top entertainment industry awards shows.
—Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 15 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, there were a host of individual talks as well, from luminaries such as Bentley Motors CEO Frank-Steffen Walliser, Ferretti Group CEO Alberto Galassi, jeweler Nadine Ghosn, Dusit International Vice Chairman Chanin Donavanik, and CEO of DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited Sebastian Paredes.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luminary
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Yet, far from being overshadowed by the star’s appearance, Owens enjoyed plenty of additional attention for his new designs — in particular, a pair of knee-high boots heaving with a plume of feathery leather strips.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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The reality star from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills just shared her favorite winter fashion finds during an Amazon Live.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Notably, the company has also garnered support from high-profile celebrities such as Tom Brady, Peter Jackson, Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Tiger Woods, Tony Robbins, Paris Hilton, and the Hemsworth brothers, further amplifying their visibility and influence.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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Specialized telescopes have enabled astronomers to track radio bursts within the Milky Way galaxy as well as up to 8 billion light-years away.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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But the dormant galaxy from which these radio bursts are originating should not contain this type of young star, according to a paper published Wednesday in The Astrophysical Journal Letters.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Most genes influence many facets of our being—our health, our physical traits, our personality—and only a fraction of those interactions have been investigated.—
Kristen V. Brown,
The Atlantic,
15 Jan. 2025
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There are a raft of confirmation hearings this week for several Trump Cabinet nominees, including Pete Hegseth, a Fox News personality whom Trump has nominated for defense secretary.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
15 Jan. 2025
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Pair it with a touch of highlighter or luminous moisturizer to enhance the glass skin effect without going all in.—
Jessica Diner,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2025
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The future of women’s sports is luminous, and for those willing to harness the power of AI, the possibilities are boundless.—
Priya Oberoi,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Chaste trees need a minimum of 6 hours of direct sun per day.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2025
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Supermassive black holes, however, have masses equivalent to millions or even billions of sun.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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Some other dignitaries did not shake Mr. Trump’s hand and appeared to avoid him, including Karen Pence, Mr. Pence’s wife, and Mr. Bush.—
Neil Vigdor,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2025
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The upcoming commemoration will be attended by international dignitaries and elderly Holocaust survivors.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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Here’s where and when to travel this year to see the most dazzling northern lights displays of 2025.—
Passport by ForbesLife,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Most North American observers will be able to watch as the moon passes in front of more than a few stars in this cluster (called an occultation) within a few hours, amid the dazzling lunar glare.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Luminary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luminary. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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