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illustrious
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standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement an illustrious physicist who is a sure bet for a Nobel Prize Synonyms of illustrious astral, bright, distinguished, eminent, luminous, noble, notable, noteworthy, outstanding, preeminent, prestigious, redoubtable, signal, star, superiorWords Related to illustrious celebrated, exalted, famed, famous, glorious, honored, renowned, reputable; infamous, notorious; dominant, paramount, predominantNear Antonyms of illustrious insignificant, minor, unimportant; average, inferior, mediocre; obscure, uncelebrated, unsung
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