luminary
a celestial body, such as the sun or moon.
a body, object, etc., that gives light.
a person who has attained eminence in their field or is an inspiration to others: The book was written by one of the luminaries in the field of medical science.
of, relating to, or characterized by light.
Origin of luminary
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How to use luminary in a sentence
Show up for a full-moon night ski, when the trails are lined with candle-lit luminary bags, or opt for the free learn-to-ski days, where volunteers teach lessons and local ski shops hand out courtesy rentals.
Beall’s brother, a GOP senator from Maryland, along with Republican National Committee Chairman George Bush and other GOP luminaries, applied subtle pressure on the Justice Department to soft-pedal the investigation.
Vice President Agnew’s misdeeds, and the challenges of holding him accountable | Matthew Dallek | December 18, 2020 | Washington PostWe wondered that too, and we asked the luminaries in tech how they were passing the hours.
I have traveled the world, helped build a conference business, written two books, dived deep into topics far beyond commerce, and interviewed more CEOs and other luminaries than I can remember.
Facebook’s oversight board has legal and human rights luminaries who are able to review and overturn some of the platform’s decisions.
Podcast: How Russia’s everything company works with the Kremlin | Anthony Green | September 30, 2020 | MIT Technology Review
And despite drawing attention from the late musical luminary Lou Reed, Fran has only ever advertised by word of mouth.
YouTube, Netflix, and the Death of Television | Rich Goldstein | November 14, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTMizrahi and Rowland will also serve as judges alongside fashion luminary and Senior Vice President of IMG Fashion, Fern Mallis.
Isaac Mizrahi and Kelly Rowland Host The Fashion Show | Daily Beast Promotions | May 4, 2009 | THE DAILY BEASTBy the light of this subterranean luminary they discovered that they were standing at the foot of an ancient castle.
Honey-Bee | Anatole FranceI understand that the legal luminary of that reform set in San Francisco has offered to take you into his office.
Ancestors | Gertrude AthertonThey lifted their eyes a moment from the ground, and cast a fretful look at the great, tranquil luminary.
It Is Never Too Late to Mend | Charles ReadeTheir reasoning is based upon the assertion, that those who live in darkness, and like it, need not be told about a luminary.
Ancient Faiths And Modern | Thomas Inman"Then I should say that for a luminary of science your light is very limited," returned Hermione.
Paul Patoff | F. Marion Crawford
British Dictionary definitions for luminary
/ (ˈluːmɪnərɪ) /
a person who enlightens or influences others
a famous person
literary something, such as the sun or moon, that gives off light
of, involving, or characterized by light or enlightenment
Origin of luminary
1Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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