illustrious
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These days, the less illustrious Italian-Americans are simply glad to be wearing “Italia” across their chests.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
A mention of the illustrious bird-of-paradise flower elicits coos and awe from the women.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026
Vonn was the Olympic downhill champion in 2010 and had been hoping for a fairy tale ending to her illustrious career.
From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026
The Berlin Film Festival will kick off on Thursday evening with an eclectic selection of films reflecting current upheavals, and with Wim Wenders, one of Germany's most illustrious directors, heading the jury.
From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026
So she’d headed to Denison the following fall instead, with an ambitious and illustrious future plotted out for herself.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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