Luminaries

Synonyms for "luminaries" (32 found)

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Closest matches (7)

Noun(1 words)
distinguished scholars

Strong matches (9)

galaxygreat manheroheroineidolimmortalimportant person
Noun(2 words)
greatsleading figures

Related words (16)

Noun(5 words)
luminous bodiesnoted authoritiespantheonsprominent figuresstars

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More general

2 entries
celestial bodiespeople

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5 entries

Collocations

5 entries
academic luminariescultural luminariesleading luminariesnoted luminariesprominent luminaries

Derivations

4 entries

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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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The days of the week are named after the seven luminaries, in modern terms: the seven celestial bodies visible to the naked eye.

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