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illustrious

[ih-luhs-tree-uhs] / ɪˈlʌs tri əs /


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Keegan enjoyed spells at Scunthorpe United, Liverpool, Hamburg, Southampton and Newcastle as a player during an illustrious career.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

And the hill to get back on Tour could be even steeper for golfers with less illustrious track records.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

New York Giants: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU — Giants will hold their breath making this pick as they have an illustrious history of drafting busts at corner.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

“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 the town of Savathi every child knew the name of the illustrious Buddha and every house was ready to fill the alms bowls of Gotama’s silently begging disciples.

From "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse




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