illustrious

Example Sentences

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It is no surprise Messi joins long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo in such an illustrious group.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

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

He began his religious instruction at 4 and continued his studies at the revered hawza, a network of illustrious seminaries.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

Vonn was the Olympic downhill champion in 2010 and had been hoping for a fairytale ending to her illustrious career.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

Now then, their colloquy at an end, they went their ways—Athena toward illustrious Lakedaimon far over sea, to join Odysseus’ son.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer