How to Use illustrious in a Sentence

illustrious

adjective
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  • He has had an illustrious military career.
  • The win marked the fifth gold medal in Biles’ illustrious Olympic career and her first since 2016 in Rio de Janeiro.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 30 July 2024
  • These are just a few stories from Ruth’s illustrious life, and there are many more in the book.
    — Robert Leonard, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2024
  • Perez has won the fan vote four times in his illustrious career.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2024
  • Brady won the award three times during his illustrious two-decade career in the NFL.
    — Jason Duaine Hahn, PEOPLE.com, 10 Feb. 2022
  • Since then, he's gone on to an illustrious career in the gaming world.
    — Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2022
  • Now, 23 years into his illustrious career, Brady is poised to play as a pro in the Bay Area for just the second time.
    — Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2022
  • The one thing Julian lacks in his illustrious career as a chef is joy.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Nov. 2022
  • Joni Mitchell performed at the Grammys for the first time in her illustrious career.
    — Spin Staff, SPIN, 5 Feb. 2024
  • Nadal will try to help his nation win the Davis Cup title for the fifth time in his illustrious career.
    — Sean Gregory, TIME, 11 Oct. 2024
  • Since then, Williams has gone on to have an illustrious career.
    — Sophie T. Stern, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2022
  • Behind them was an 1854 grand piano, from the illustrious firm of Érard.
    — Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 14 Nov. 2022
  • The tour, which pays homage to every era of the artist’s illustrious 17-year career, is set to become the biggest tour of all time only a third of the way through its run.
    — Time, 23 Aug. 2023
  • The Utah State great adds one more tackle to his illustrious career.
    — Aaron Falk, The Salt Lake Tribune, 3 Oct. 2022
  • Kidman, who got her start in Australia in the 1980s, has had an illustrious career.
    — Brittany Natale, ELLE, 29 June 2023
  • The O’Neill has hosted actors, playwrights, and writers for decades and boasts an illustrious list of alums.
    — Jacquinn Sinclair, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2023
  • White’s three runs in Friday’s final will be the last rides of his illustrious career.
    — Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2022
  • In a matter of months, an illustrious lengthy career had been shattered, maybe for good.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 28 Jan. 2023
  • Bowen wasn’t about to miss the final game of his illustrious Andrean career.
    — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 25 Nov. 2022
  • For her wedding day look, Grace worked with the Chanel team to create a custom dress that echoed the brand’s illustrious history.
    — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2023
  • Mathis, for the first time in his illustrious coaching career, is not stuck out.
    — Dallas News, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Tom Joyner paid tribute to his illustrious career, one that seems that it may not be done yet.
    — Nate Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2024
  • Here’s your chance to buy one of the most important race cars from Lewis Hamilton’s illustrious career.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Maestro is less the recounting of an illustrious career than an affair of the heart.
    — Rich Juzwiak, TIME, 20 Dec. 2023
  • This collection pays homage to Team Penske’s illustrious past and celebrates the future of the sport.
    — Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 18 May 2022
  • Dre has won no less than six Grammys throughout his illustrious 40-year career, so the recording gear is sure to be top-notch.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2022
  • The actor had an illustrious career that spanned film, TV and Broadway.
    — Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
  • Bassett's illustrious career earned her a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2008.
    — Nasha Smith, Peoplemag, 10 Jan. 2023
  • The White House may be home to the U.S. president, but it's also rumored to house many illustrious ghosts within its storied walls.
    — Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2023
  • In the docu, Dunaway reflects on her life and candidly discusses the triumphs and challenges of her illustrious career.
    — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024

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