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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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The San Diego Padres have a lot of money tied up in their stars.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
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At least, that was the case with this week’s crew of best dressed stars: With subtle updates and clever twists, their fresh designs had a big impact, as seen on on celebrities such as Elle Fanning, Pamela Anderson, and Mikey Madison, among others.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2025
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Other celebrities featured in the Barbie Music Collector Series include Gloria Estevan, David Bowie, Elvis Presley, Elton John, and Stevie Nicks.Essence, Essence, 16 Jan. 2025
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The European Space Agency telescope is designed to make a 3D map of the universe by looking at billions of galaxies up to 10 billion light years away across one third of the sky.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
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The scientists behind this research discovered that carbon and other elements don't just sit placidly in galaxies after being forged by stars and dispersed by supernova explosions.Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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Part of what was fun about working on this project was really living in her personality for the length of a movie.Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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But players like Edelman and Gronkowski still found ways to let their personalities show.Jason Jones, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Others forecast that the comet could become even brighter, possibly becoming luminous enough to be visible during the daylight hours.Jess Thomson, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Black finds that radiant and luminous, or soft and natural matte finishes work best on mature skin.Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
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That's less than a third of Mercury’s average distance from the sun.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Light Tropical hibiscus do best in full sun, and that’s often a challenge when bringing plants indoors.Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
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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
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Some of the few surviving American veterans gathered in Belgium and Luxembourg last weekend—along with American lawmakers and other dignitaries—for several commemorative events.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
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The milestone also marked yet another home-run style moment for the star, who wore a dazzling archival gown from Bob Mackie's FW2002 collection to perform her hit track.Catherine Santino, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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One was a dazzling second location of Kendall’s Ghee Indian Kitchen, now open in Wynwood.Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Luminary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luminary. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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