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Definition
a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
- The luminary was a golden-haired, beaming, mild-eyed, God-like creature, gazing down in the vigour and intentness of youth upon an earth that was brimming with interest for him.2 — Maiden No More (44% in)
- Looking over the damp sod in the direction of the sun, a glistening ripple of gossamer webs was visible to their eyes under the luminary, like the track of moonlight on the sea.4 — The Consequence (65% in)
There are no more uses of "luminary" in Tess of the d'Urbervilles.
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