Luminaries

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    plural of luminary form-of, plural

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big namecelebrityconstellationcynosurefigurefolk hero

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"While I was exploring D.C., I decided to walk through Pershing Park, and came upon this plaza by happenstance. On the ground there are quotes from American luminaries about D.C., along with a giant stone map of the Capital. You may not be able to step inside of the real White House, but you can step on top of it here!"

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