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How to sign: widely known and esteemed
"a famous actor"; "a celebrated musician"; "a famed scientist"; "an illustrious judge"; "a notable historian"; "a renowned painter";
Similiar / Same: celebrated, famed, far-famed, famous, illustrious, noted, renowned
How to sign: a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
"he was host to a large gathering of luminaries";
Similiar / Same: luminary, leading light, guiding light, notability
Categories: celebrity, famous person
How to sign: (usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
"unable to get to town without a car"; "unable to obtain funds";
Similiar / Same: unable
