Illustrious - English meaning

adjective

Publicly praised; celebrated.

Usage examples:

The band released their critically acclaimed debut in 1994

verb

Praise enthusiastically and publicly.

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The conference was acclaimed as a considerable success

adjective

Attracting public approval and praise

Usage examples:

Critically acclaimed "dinner party", based on the critically acclaimed novel by bill davies, was ma…

adjective

Very successful, authoritative, and commanding great respect.

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A distinguished american educationist

verb

Recognize or treat (someone or something) as different.

Usage examples:

The child is perfectly capable of distinguishing reality from fantasy

adjective

(of a person or a body of work) respected and admired for excellence

Usage examples:

He had a long and distinguished career as a diplomat.

adjective

(of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere.

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One of the world's most eminent statisticians

adjective

Famous and important

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The commission consisted of fifteen eminent political figures., this shows eminent good sense.

adjective

Known about by many people; renowned.

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He is famed for his eccentricities

adjective

Known about by many people; famous

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The famed transatlantic liner queen mary is moored here as a tourist attraction.

adjective

Known about by many people.

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A famous star

adjective

Known by very many or most people

Usage examples:

A famous actor/singer, marie curie is famous for discovering radium.

adjective

Most prominent in rank, importance, or position.

Usage examples:

One of the foremost art collectors of his day

adverb

Before anything else in rank, importance, or position; in the first place.

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It was, foremost, the first unequivocal demonstration of the process

adjective

Best known or most important

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He was one of the foremost actors of his day.

adjective

Of great significance or value.

Usage examples:

Important habitats for wildlife

adjective

Of great value, meaning, or effect

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An important discovery, [ + that clause ] it’s important that you tell the doctor all your symptoms…

adjective

Having great influence on someone or something.

Usage examples:

Her work is influential in feminist psychology

noun

An influential person.

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Young influentials

adjective

Having a lot of influence

Usage examples:

Dr. carter is an influential member of the board.

adjective

Most important.

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A number of leading politicians

noun

Guidance or leadership, especially in a spiritual context.

Usage examples:

Things can be learned in many ways (spiritual leading is one way you pointed).

noun

The amount of blank space between lines of print.

Usage examples:

Most scrapbookers don't know what kerning or leading are and how to adjust them accordingly.

verb

Give a lot of public attention and approval to (someone); treat as a celebrity.

Usage examples:

Modern sportsmen are lionized and feted

verb

Past simple and past participle of lionize

adjective

Worthy of attention or notice; remarkable.

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The gardens are notable for their collection of magnolias and camellias

noun

A famous or important person.

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Businessmen and local notables

adjective

Important and deserving attention

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She worked with many notable musicians., other sports have had work stoppages, most notably baseball.

adjective

Well known; famous.

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The restaurant is noted for its high standards of cuisine

verb

Notice or pay particular attention to (something).

Usage examples:

He noted his mother's unusual gaiety

adjective

Worth paying attention to; interesting or significant.

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Noteworthy features

adjective

Deserving attention because of being important or interesting

Usage examples:

Two noteworthy films open this week.

adjective

More important than anything else; supreme.

Usage examples:

The interests of the child are of paramount importance

proper noun

A city in south-western california, south-east of los angeles; population 55,236 (est. 2008).

adjective

More important than anything else

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Everybody agrees that education is the paramount issue.

adjective

More important or better than others

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She is the pre-eminent authority in her subject.

adjective

Inspiring respect and admiration; having high status.

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A prestigious academic post

adjective

Very much respected and admired, usually because of being important or of high quality

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The car won some of the industry's most prestigious awards., the harvard presidency is perhaps the …

adjective

Important; famous.

Usage examples:

She was a prominent member of the city council

noun

A stout drab-coloured moth with tufts on the forewings which stick up while at rest, the caterpillars of which typically have fleshy growths on the back.

adjective

Very noticeable, important, or famous

Usage examples:

She plays a prominent role in the organization., she has a prominent chin/nose., despite his promin…

adjective

Known or talked about by many people; famous.

Usage examples:

Britain is renowned for its love of animals

adjective

Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.

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A significant increase in sales

adjective

Important, large, or great, esp. in leading to a different result or to an important change

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This election reaffirms a significant shift of the center of power., marriage is a significant comm…