illustriousness

Definition of illustriousnessnext

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Noun
  • Many pop stars mellow into stately eminence in middle age, as Madonna (temporarily) did in her late 30s with 1998’s Ray of Light.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
  • That’s drawn sharp attacks from Conyears-Ervin’s opponents, given the special interest group’s eminence as a leading target of the political left following the 2023 Gaza war.
    Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Made with bread flour, hard red spring wheat and spelt, its greatness lies in the chew of the crust, and in its flop.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
  • How a player deals with both will be the ultimate determinate of greatness.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Orr hired Campbell away from Oregon, where the coach’s mastery in recruiting helped boost the Ducks to national prominence.
    Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Shah rose to national prominence as Kathmandu’s mayor after winning the post as an independent in 2022.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • At Netflix, The Corrections will be part of the prestige drama slate overseen by VP Nora Skinner.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The award for the most outstanding player of the NCAA Tournament’s Final Four comes with prestige.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • But, mostly, city dwellers are deprived of the true glories of the season.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
  • West is hoping to restore the former barbecue spot to its glory days under a new name (tentatively called Black Pit BBQ) and include photos from the restaurant’s heyday and Overtown’s history.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The 1992 campaign that represented the emerging preeminence of the Baby Boom generation was the same one dogged by rumors of an affair with Gennifer Flowers.
    STEVEN SLOAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 26 Feb. 2026
  • The 1992 campaign that represented the emerging preeminence of the Baby Boom generation was the same one dogged by rumors of an affair with Gennifer Flowers.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Endowed not only with a privileged birthright but—unlike the actual princes over in England, who had weak chins and went bald young—the physical stature to match?
    Jeffrey Eugenides, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2026
  • McDavid underscored the ranch’s stature in the region.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • At twenty-five cents a pack, they were considered a medium-status brand, still a splurge for most people in China.
    Cassandra Neyenesch, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Fort Lauderdale police have not yet responded to CBS News Miami's request for an update on the case or the status of the Audi driver.
    Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Illustriousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illustriousness. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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