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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
Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 9 May 2025
Should you be swayed by the AI luminaries or more so by the AI experts and their scientific consensus?
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, billionaire Mukesh Ambani and superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Rajinikanth were among the luminaries who kicked off India’s inaugural WAVES (World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit) conference in Mumbai on Thursday.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 May 2025
Some of these opinions are explored in the new six-part MSNBC documentary series David Frost Vs., which highlights television interviews conducted by the esteemed British journalist with luminaries like Ali, Jane Fonda, Elton John and the Beatles over the years.
—Jeremy Helligar, People.com, 3 May 2025
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Out of the Dark may be most notable for featuring the final onscreen performance of drag icon Divine, who appears alongside such other luminaries as Karen Black, Tab Hunter, and Lainie Kazan.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 9 May 2025
Should you be swayed by the AI luminaries or more so by the AI experts and their scientific consensus?
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, billionaire Mukesh Ambani and superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Rajinikanth were among the luminaries who kicked off India’s inaugural WAVES (World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit) conference in Mumbai on Thursday.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 May 2025
Some of these opinions are explored in the new six-part MSNBC documentary series David Frost Vs., which highlights television interviews conducted by the esteemed British journalist with luminaries like Ali, Jane Fonda, Elton John and the Beatles over the years.
—Jeremy Helligar, People.com, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luminary
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The adaptation of Richard Osman’s novel stars Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley and Celia Imrie as friends at a retirement home who solve cold cases for funsies.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Glen Powell jokes about getting confused for Justin Hartley 'Tracker' star Justin Harley previews Jensen Ackles' season 2 return Colter was turned onto the case by his mother, Mary.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
12 May 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free newsletter to get the latest trailers, celebrity interviews, film reviews, and more.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
17 May 2025
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All of the biggest celebrity stories, in your inbox every day: Sign up for the entertainment newsletter.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Andor series finale In a galaxy far, far away, does any star shine brighter than Cassian Andor (Diego Luna)?—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
12 May 2025
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Related Stories: — 'Galaxy Zoo' project needs your help classifying tens of thousands of galaxies — James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) — A complete guide — What is a galaxy?—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
11 May 2025
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On the other end of the spectrum, wellness culture is crowded with personalities and products claiming to have the answers.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Obviously, there was a stellar cast with big personalities.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
15 May 2025
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Her luminous journey has been showcased in prominent media, including South Jersey Magazine.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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To the visible eye, every dress is in incredible condition—luminous colors, embroideries from more than a century ago that shimmer anew, each silhouette fitted impeccably on the mannequin—and for some visitors, this will prove the most remarkable part of the show.—
Amy Verner,
Vogue,
7 May 2025
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Now scientists are finding the sun’s rays could truly help to quash some autoimmune diseases.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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Instead of being absorbed into the skin, the minerals physically deflect and block the sun’s rays.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
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Some travelers scrambled to book last-minute airfare and rapidly evaporating accommodations to attend the liturgical service, which is expected to draw a litany of global faith leaders and world dignitaries, including Vice President JD Vance, who is leading an American delegation there.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2025
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McDonald has coordinated security for various dignitaries around the world.—
Adam Sabes , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2025
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As for her accessories, the actress kept her look minimal, favoring a few dazzling rings.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
15 May 2025
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Stargazing North Carolinians are in luck this month – one of astronomy’s most dazzling phenomena will be visible soon.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2025
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“Luminary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luminary. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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