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
  • Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • While the artwork paints a nostalgic portrait of the era, the true stars of the show are the machines that roared through history and put countless manufacturers, drivers, and race teams on the map.
    Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of stars
Noun
  • Since Lively's complaint became public, several high-profile celebrities and individuals involved with It Ends With Us have similarly offered the star their support, including Colleen Hoover, the author of the novel from which the film is adapted.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • See all the best dressed celebrities of 2024 in the gallery below.
    Alex Badia, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of celebrities
Noun
  • While many galaxies copiously form stars, the Milky Way is relatively quiet.
    Big Think, Big Think, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Our galactic home in the cosmos — the Milky Way — is only one of trillions of galaxies within our Universe.
    Big Think, Big Think, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of galaxies
Noun
  • Eisenhower’s skills include getting difficult personalities to work together, constant attention to logistics and organizational genius.
    Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The brand is led by a passionate team of pet lovers who recognize that dogs and cats are individuals with their own personalities, preferences and needs.
    FunnyFuzzy Contributor, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of personalities
Noun
  • After each game, three Carolina players hold a meet and greet with season-ticket members, charity guests and dignitaries.
    Michael Russo, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Al-Shara met with foreign dignitaries from France and Germany in Damascus on Friday.
    Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of dignitaries
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luminance

luminaries

luminary

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