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LUMINARY Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word luminary. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word luminary. (close relations)
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notable
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
noun

• a celebrity who is an inspiration to others

adjective satellite

• widely known and esteemed

• worthy of attention

authority
nounn
noun

• the power or right to give orders or make decisions

• (usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others

• an expert whose views are taken as definitive

• freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

• an administrative unit of government

• official permission or approval

• an authoritative written work

brilliant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of surpassing excellence

• having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence

• characterized by grandeur

• having strong or striking color

• full of light; shining intensely

• clear and sharp and ringing

celebrity
nounn
noun

• a widely known person

• the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

champion
verb, nounv, n
noun

• someone who has won first place in a competition

• someone who fights for a cause

• a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

• someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

adjective satellite

• holding first place in a contest

verb

• protect or fight for as a champion

distinguished
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

• used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person

expert
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully

adjective satellite

• having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

• of or relating to or requiring special knowledge to be understood

figure
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

• alternative names for the body of a human being

• one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration

• a model of a bodily form (especially of a person)

• a well-known or notable person

• a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape

• an amount of money expressed numerically

• the impression produced by a person

• the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

• language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense

• a unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground

• a decorative or artistic work

• a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating

verb

• judge to be probable

• be or play a part of or in

• imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind

• make a mathematical calculation or computation

• understand

genius
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

• unusual mental ability

• someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

• exceptional creative ability

• a natural talent

guide
verb, nounv, n
noun

• someone employed to conduct others

• someone who shows the way by leading or advising

• something that offers basic information or instruction

• a model or standard for making comparisons

• someone who can find paths through unexplored territory

• a structure or marking that serves to direct the motion or positioning of something

verb

• direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

• take somebody somewhere

• be a guiding or motivating force or drive

• use as a guide

• pass over, across, or through

icon
nounn
noun

• (computer science) a graphic symbol (usually a simple picture) that denotes a program or a command or a data file or a concept in a graphical user interface

• a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

• a conventional religious painting in oil on a small wooden panel; venerated in the Eastern Church

leader
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person who rules or guides or inspires others

• a featured article of merchandise sold at a loss in order to draw customers

light
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• of comparatively little physical weight or density

• (used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent

• of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment

• not great in degree or quantity or number

• psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles

• characterized by or emitting light

• of little intensity or power or force

• (physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average

noun

• a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul

• (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

• any device serving as a source of illumination

• a particular perspective or aspect of a situation

• the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light

• an illuminated area

• a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination

• the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures

• a person regarded very fondly

• having abundant light or illumination

• mental understanding as an enlightening experience

• merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance

• public awareness

• a visual warning signal

• a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires

adverb

• with few burdens

adjective satellite

• (used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress

• easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned

• (used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency

• (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims

• moving easily and quickly; nimble

• demanding little effort; not burdensome

• weak and likely to lose consciousness

• very thin and insubstantial

• marked by temperance in indulgence

• less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so

• having little importance

• intended primarily as entertainment; not serious or profound

• silly or trivial

• designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight

• having relatively few calories

• (of sleep) easily disturbed

• casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior

verb

• introduce light into

• begin to smoke

• to come to rest, settle

• cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat

• fall to somebody by assignment or lot; passed

• alight from (a horse)

• start or maintain a fire in

prodigy
nounn
noun

• an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration

• a sign of something about to happen

• an impressive or wonderful example of a particular quality

shining
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it

adjective satellite

• marked by exceptional merit

• made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

• reflecting light

star
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

• someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

• any celestial body visible (as a point of light) from the Earth at night

• an actor who plays a principal role

• a plane figure with 5 or more points; often used as an emblem

• a performer who receives prominent billing

• a star-shaped character * used in printing

• the topology of a network whose components are connected to a hub

adjective satellite

• indicating the most important performer or role

verb

• feature as the star

• be the star in a performance

• mark with an asterisk

standout
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• An exceptional or noteworthy person or thing.

adjective

• Exceptional; noteworthy

guiding light
nounn
noun

• a celebrity who is an inspiration to others

notability
nounn
noun

• a celebrity who is an inspiration to others

leading light
nounn
noun

• a celebrity who is an inspiration to others

Best Hypernyms For LUMINARY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for luminary, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
celebrity figure person somebody someone
Phrases (1)
famous person

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