luminary (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈluːmɪnɛri/
Definition
A person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere.
Examples
She became a luminary in the world of art and fashion.
The conference featured several luminaries from the tech industry.
He was considered a luminary for his groundbreaking research.
How to Use luminary
- luminary in (prepositional phrase)
- A prominent person within a specific field or area of activity. — "He was a luminary in the field of artificial intelligence."
- luminary of (prepositional phrase)
- A person who is a source of inspiration or influence. — "She was a luminary of the civil rights movement."
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