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illustrious

[ih-luhs-tree-uhs] / ɪˈlʌs tri əs /


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Vaccarello began the difficult task of replacing France's Hedi Slimane at Saint Laurent in 2016, taking several seasons to identify a fresh look for the brand while also respecting its illustrious heritage.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

However, the property’s illustrious history is featured prominently in the description, which described the home as an “iconic compound.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026

The bout is Serrano's penultimate appearance in an illustrious career, and another chance for the 37-year-old to add to a legacy that has transformed women's boxing.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

For the task force members to persuade the Fed, they may first need to persuade each other: no simple matter for these illustrious but ideologically diverse economists.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

Kira’s flaw carried no illustrious history, and she felt weak, inadequate, and doomed beside the disfigured, angry woman.

From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry


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