a celebrity who is an inspiration to others; he was host to a large gathering of luminaries

[ Syn: luminary , leading light , guiding light , notability ]

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 ]