a celebrity who is an inspiration to others; he was host to a large gathering of luminaries
[ Syn: luminary , leading light , guiding light , notability ]
notable (n.)
worthy of notice; a noteworthy advance in cancer research
[ Syn: noteworthy ]
widely known and esteemed; a famous actor; a celebrated musician; a famed scientist; an illustrious judge; a notable historian; a renowned painter
[ Syn: celebrated , famed , far-famed , famous , illustrious , noted , renowned ]