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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
Audrey Kennedy, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
The In Memoriam video segment went on to recognize the deaths of other Hollywood luminaries, such as Teri Garr, Donald Sutherland, Shelley Duvall, David Lynch and James Earl Jones.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 3 Mar. 2025
Luck directed my steps to the Tiber-side terrace of Al Biondo Tevere, a neighborhood restaurant once frequented by Italian film luminaries like Luchino Visconti and Pier Paolo Pasolini.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Countless luminaries across Hollywood including Clint Eastwood, Francis Ford Coppola, Josh Brolin, and many more have paid tribute to the late actor.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 28 Feb. 2025
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What to expect: Visitors can walk (or cross-country ski, if there's enough snow) a path around the lake lit by over 1,200 luminaries and other ice features, with stops for hot cocoa and s'mores.
—Audrey Kennedy, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
The In Memoriam video segment went on to recognize the deaths of other Hollywood luminaries, such as Teri Garr, Donald Sutherland, Shelley Duvall, David Lynch and James Earl Jones.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 3 Mar. 2025
Luck directed my steps to the Tiber-side terrace of Al Biondo Tevere, a neighborhood restaurant once frequented by Italian film luminaries like Luchino Visconti and Pier Paolo Pasolini.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Countless luminaries across Hollywood including Clint Eastwood, Francis Ford Coppola, Josh Brolin, and many more have paid tribute to the late actor.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luminary
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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This approach was not only intended for his stars, such as Ayo Edebiri, John Malkovich and Juliette Lewis, but also his crew members and background artists.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Mar. 2025
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The event’s red carpet will take place on Monday and feature a bevy of music industry stars and celebrities in their best red carpet looks at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
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But senators grilled the celebrity doctor on his record.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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One thing was certain: Per its title, it was set in the demimonde of the galaxy far, far away, among its scoundrels, and smugglers, and bounty hunters and assorted other criminals.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
12 Mar. 2025
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In a theoretical model, the team predicted that a supermassive black hole in the LMC would create hypervelocity stars and place them on the edge of our galaxy.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 Mar. 2025
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Well wishes came from country singer Jessie James Decker, commentator Candace Owens and TV personality Jeannie Mai.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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His coaching staff have been filling in the gaps regarding personalities and who can play two games in quick succession.—
Charlotte Harpur,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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This, combined with the luminous glow effect makes everything look distractingly cheap in a show that is clearly expensive and largely well-shot.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Monica Schipper / Getty Images Lupita Nyong'o looks luminous in a dress with pearl accents.—
Justine Goode,
NBC News,
3 Mar. 2025
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To an astronaut standing on the moon during totality, the sun would be hidden behind a dark Earth outlined by a brilliant red ring consisting of all the world's sunrises and sunsets.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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Steve Madden Amira Tiered Cotton Dress Cotton dresses are ideal for warm weather thanks to their airy design and breathable fabric that will keep you cool under the sun.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2025
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This sprawling luxury retreat beloved by generations of U.S. presidents sits just outside White Sulphur Springs, where nature has beckoned high-society families and dignitaries alike since 1778.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2025
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Kate turned to speak to Charlotte before pointing at one of the dignitaries, seemingly encouraging her daughter, before the toddler princess dipped into a curtsy.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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There’s also choreographer Mandy Moore, who is responsible for the dazzling dance numbers.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2025
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Shower Door One of the most dazzling superpowers of using toothpaste as a cleaner can be seen in a gleaming shower door.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Luminary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luminary. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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