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Synonyms for luminary
ˈlu məˌnɛr ilu·mi·na·ry

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  1. luminarynoun

    Synonyms:
    guiding light

  2. luminarynoun

    One that is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in his chosen field; a leading light.

    Synonyms:
    guiding light

  3. luminarynoun

    An artificial light; an illumination.

    Synonyms:
    guiding light

  4. luminarynoun

    A body that gives light; especially, one of the heavenly bodies.

    Synonyms:
    guiding light

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms5.0 / 1 vote

  1. luminary

    Synonyms:
    sage, savant, celebrity, light, genius

    Antonyms:
    fool, ignoramus, dunce, lout, blockhead

Princeton's WordNet1.0 / 2 votes

  1. luminary, leading light, guiding light, notable, notabilitynoun

    a celebrity who is an inspiration to others

    "he was host to a large gathering of luminaries"

    Synonyms:
    leading light, notability, guiding light, notable

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