illustrious
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“Lovingly stewarded by the same family for nearly 70 years, this grand residence has been thoughtfully updated and modernized in preparation for the next chapter in its illustrious history.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
In this neighborhood of around 50,000 people living in modest brick homes, dozens of murals depict key moments in the career of the illustrious number 10, who died in 2020 at the age of 60.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 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
Unfortunately, these illustrious figures are badly written and stiffly played.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026
Unsure how to act in the company of a divine presence, this living reincarnation of an ancient and illustrious lama, I was terrified of unwittingly giving offense or committing some irredeemable faux pas.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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