LUMINARY Definition & Meaning

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luminary

[ loo-muh-ner-ee ]

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noun

plural luminaries.

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.

adjective

of, relating to, or characterized by light.

luminary

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noun

a person who enlightens or influences others
a famous person
literary.
something, such as the sun or moon, that gives off light

adjective

of, involving, or characterized by light or enlightenment

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of luminary¹

First recorded in 1450–1500; late Middle English luminarye, from Medieval Latin ��ū�� “l��”; luminaria

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of luminary¹

C15: via Old French, from Latin ��ū�� lamp, from ��ū�� light

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Example Sentences

Red Sox fans also will delight in a late cameo by Bill Lee, nicknamed “Spaceman,” an eccentric baseball luminary who, quite famously, also threw the eephus to catch people off guard.

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It's where dead luminaries — most recently former President Jimmy Carter — lay in state.

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The folk luminary’s stamp of approval comes weeks before the film’s Dec. 25 release.

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Meeting such Hollywood luminaries as Sharon Stone and Tyler Perry, he’s struck by their genuine interest in his journey.

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