luminary

  • 11luminary — UK [ˈluːmɪnərɪ] / US [ˈlumɪˌnerɪ] noun [countable] Word forms luminary : singular luminary plural luminaries formal one of the people most admired in a particular profession …

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  • 12luminary — [[t]lu͟ːmɪnəri, AM neri[/t]] luminaries N COUNT If you refer to someone as a luminary, you mean that they are an expert in a particular subject or activity. [LITERARY] ...the political opinions of such luminaries as Sartre or de Beauvoir. Syn:… …

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  • 13Luminary Micro — Rechtsform Sitz Austin, Texas Branche …

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  • 14Luminary (band) — Infobox musical artist Name = Luminary Background = group or band Alias = Hidden Logic presents Luminary Origin = flagicon|United Kingdom United Kingdom Genre = Vocal trance Years active = 2003 2007 Label = Anjunabeats, Lost Language, Solaris… …

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  • 15Luminary (disambiguation) — In traditional astrology, a luminary is one of the two brightest and most astrological planets: the Sun and the Moon.Luminary may also refer to:* Luminary (album), the first album by alternative rock band Genetic Sovereign * Luminary (band), a… …

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  • 16luminary — /looh meuh ner ee/, n., pl. luminaries, adj. n. 1. a celestial body, as the sun or moon. 2. a body, object, etc., that gives light. 3. a person who has attained eminence in his or her field or is an inspiration to others: one of the luminaries in …

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  • 17luminary — noun a) One that is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in his chosen field; a leading light. played host to a huge gathering of international luminaries Edmund Stevens b) An artificial light; an illumination. See Also:… …

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  • 18luminary — Synonyms and related words: VIP, actinic, big, big name, big timer, candle, catoptric, celebrity, chief, constellation, cynosure, electric light bulb, electronics king, eminence, figure, fire, first rater, flame, folk hero, galaxy, genius, glim,… …

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  • 19luminary — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. heavenly body, sun, star, etc.; wise man, shining light; celebrity, notable. See universe, knowledge, repute. II (Roget s IV) n. 1. [A light] Syn. star, lamp, radiance; see light 3 . 2. [A… …

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  • 20luminary — lu|mi|na|ry [ˈlu:mınəri US neri] n plural luminaries [Date: 1400 1500; : French; Origin: luminaire lamp , from Latin luminaria window , from lumen; LUMINOUS] someone who is very famous or highly respected for their skill at doing something or… …

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