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Luminary

Definition:

A luminary refers to a person, especially one who is famous or influential, and greatly admired for their accomplishments in a particular field.

It can also refer to a celestial body, such as the sun or the moon, that emits light.

Furthermore, a luminary can describe an artificial light source that provides illumination.

Examples:

As a person:

• Albert Einstein was a luminary in the field of physics.
• The luminary filmmaker, Steven Spielberg, directed numerous successful movies.
• Sheila is a luminary in the fashion industry, known for her innovative designs.

As a celestial body:

• The luminary moon lit up the night sky.
• During a solar eclipse, the luminary sun is obscured by the moon.

As an artificial light source:

• The chandeliers in the ballroom emitted a soft luminary glow.
• He installed outdoor luminaries to enhance the beauty of his garden at night.

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