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luminaries

NOUN

very important person

Synonyms

STRONGEST

celebrity dignitary notable personage superstar

STRONG

VIP eminence leader lion name notability personality somebody star worthy

WEAK

big name celeb

Antonyms

STRONG

nobody

Example Sentences

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The music that we were inspired by at that time and looking to as luminaries never had a broad appeal.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

“A storied townhouse that has played host to luminaries from all industries, this once-in-a-lifetime offering awaits the most discerning buyer,” the description added.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

We asked Anthropic’s Daniela Amodei and other AI luminaries about what they advise their own children on education and careers in an AI-driven world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

A group of cinema luminaries including Tilda Swinton, Todd Haynes, Sean Baker and Tom Tykwer signed an open letter defending the Berlinale as a forum for free expression.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Inside that circle are the homes of Raphael, Michelangelo, Botticelli—and the list of luminaries goes on.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day