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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
Charles Towers-Clark, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
The hip hop mogul owns two homes there: 1 Star Island Drive, which Diddy bought from two other Miami luminaries, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, for $35 million in 2021; and 2 Star Island Drive, the home federal agents raided on Monday.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 13 May 2025
Post-hardcore luminaries Rye Coalition formed in New Jersey in the late 1990s, bringing in Wiley for the aforementioned 2002 album, On Top.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2025
Former President Joe Biden was among many global luminaries in attendance at Pope Francis' funeral Saturday at the Vatican, but no longer being the leader of the free world changes everything.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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At this year’s Sana conference in Stockholm, Kasparov joined AI luminaries including Wharton’s Ethan Mollick, Oxford physicist David Deutsch, OpenAI’s Boaz Barak and Sana CEO Joel Hellermark to explore how AI is reshaping work and human potential.
—Charles Towers-Clark, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
The hip hop mogul owns two homes there: 1 Star Island Drive, which Diddy bought from two other Miami luminaries, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, for $35 million in 2021; and 2 Star Island Drive, the home federal agents raided on Monday.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 13 May 2025
Post-hardcore luminaries Rye Coalition formed in New Jersey in the late 1990s, bringing in Wiley for the aforementioned 2002 album, On Top.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2025
Former President Joe Biden was among many global luminaries in attendance at Pope Francis' funeral Saturday at the Vatican, but no longer being the leader of the free world changes everything.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luminary
Noun
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Here's what stars, constellations are the best to spot in May Stargazing this May?—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Myke Towers’ New Soccer Initiative Myke Towers’ Young Kingz Foundation and soccer star David Villa’s DV7 Academy officially kicked off their global partnership earlier this weekend.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
24 May 2025
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The burger topping is prompting reaction from some celebrity chefs, including Andrew Zimmern, who recently shared his opinions with TMZ about Diddy's unusual preference.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2025
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Two of India’s biggest stars are trying to intensify that trend with India’s first celebrity tequila, Loca Loka, which is available in the U.S. and India.—
Erik Ofgang,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The alignment of the three galaxies creates a type of gravitational lens called an Einstein ring.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
22 May 2025
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Is no one gonna talk about how galaxy gas came out of no where and is being MASS marketed to black children?—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
21 May 2025
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In the second half, Pacers entertainment staff handed the microphone to former Indianapolis Colts punter and ESPN personality Pat McAfee, who introduced Knicks fans Spike Lee, Ben Stiller, and Timothée Chalamet – all of them in attendance in Indianapolis.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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Location: De Beauvoir Town Hackney Warehouse Photo: Courtesy of Airbnb Position yourself in the heart of Hackney (between London Fields and Victoria Park) at this stylish apartment that’s full of personality and natural light.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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But for dryer skin types, this step can be skipped so the Glow Mist can easily lock everything in while keeping the skin luminous, fresh and protected throughout the day.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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What finally elevated my perspective was a luminous Book that perfectly alchemized my thoughts, beliefs, with human nature.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
13 May 2025
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Availability: Few New DSLRs Are Made Today DSLRs had their day in the sun, but since Ricoh Pentax is the only brand that's stuck with the tech, the number of new options in the market is stark when compared with the heyday of DSLRs.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
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The clean formula contains a light shimmer to help skin look extra radiant in the sun.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
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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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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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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“Luminary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luminary. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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