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Synonyms for luminary

Grammar : Noun
Spell : loo-muh-ner-ee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈlu məˌnɛr i

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Définition of luminary

Origin :
  • mid-15c., "lamp, source of (artificial) light," from Old French luminarie (12c.), "lamp, lights, lighting; candles; brightness, illumination," from Late Latin luminare "light, torch, lamp, heavenly body," literally "that which gives light," from Latin lumen (genitive luminis) "light," related to lucere "to shine" (see light (n.)). Sense of "notable person" is first recorded 1690s, though the Middle English word also had a figurative sense of "source of spiritual light, example of holiness."
  • noun very important person
Example sentences :
  • Wish I knew the name of the luminary raising hell for me this morning!
  • Extract from : « The Treasure Trail » by Marah Ellis Ryan
  • "Then I should say that for a luminary of science your light is very limited," returned Hermione.
  • Extract from : « Paul Patoff » by F. Marion Crawford
  • And for the same reason we have to place the foot of the luminary on the horizon.
  • Extract from : « The Theory and Practice of Perspective » by George Adolphus Storey
  • The dimensions of our luminary are commensurate with his importance.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Heavens » by Robert Stawell Ball
  • Then she extinguished the fourth, so that the only luminary left in the room was the lamp.
  • Extract from : « The Indifference of Juliet » by Grace S. Richmond
  • “Just so; a dean or some other luminary,” nodded the doctor.
  • Extract from : « Johnny Ludlow, Fourth Series » by Mrs. Henry Wood
  • This island was in that age the luminary of the Caledonian regions.
  • Extract from : « The Every Day Book of History and Chronology » by Joel Munsell
  • In the days of creation it should have been suspended as the only luminary in the firmament.
  • Extract from : « Isabella Orsini » by Francesco Domenico Guerrazzi
  • A term to express the points or horns of the moon, or other luminary.
  • Extract from : « A Select Collection of Old English Plays (11 of 15) » by W. Carew Hazlitt
  • The Luminary ran down to us, and the huge prize was towed alongside of her.
  • Extract from : « Harper's Young People, May 3, 1881 » by Various

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