illustrious

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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

Liverpool have been renowned for late drama across their illustrious history.

From BBC

It was a bitter pill to swallow for a young man who had spoken to AFP before the game about wanting to be an "all-time great" and to emulate his illustrious Patriots predecessor Tom Brady.

From Barron's

Her agent added: "Elizabeth enjoyed an illustrious career spanning many decades but is probably best known as Auntie Nellie in EastEnders."

From BBC

Vonn's illustrious career, which has included one gold medal and two bronze at the Olympics - has been plagued by injury but she is undaunted by her task in Cortina being made more difficult.

From BBC