illustrious  /ɪ ˈlə stri əs/ ? Meaning of "illustrious"

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Definition(s):

  1. (adj) widely known and esteemed
  2. (adj) having or conferring glory

Usage(s):

  1. The craze for ebony-tinged foods can be traced to Asia, where inky ingredients have a long and illustrious tradition.
  2. The lordly violin and its less illustrious relatives in the string family are in trouble.
  3. The eggheads at MIT and Caltech have an illustrious history of upstaging rival schools and government officials.

Quotes

  1. "I'm honored to join such an illustrious franchise as the Miami Dolphins and to work for one of the best owners in the league in Wayne Huizenga," Parcells said. "He shares my same commitment to winning, and I told him I would do everything I...
    on Dec 19, 2007 By: Bill Parcells Source: International Herald Tribune

  2. "I would have remained in the company of illustrious non-winners," Morricone said, singling out Stanley Kubrick and other greats who never won the coveted statuette.
    on Feb 8, 2007 By: Ennio Morricone Source: Washington Post

  3. "Penny is a player who has been an All-Star and has enjoyed an illustrious career," Heat president Pat Riley said. "We have been impressed at his hard work and dedication this summer to get back in shape and return to the NBA. He is a skilled...
    on Aug 9, 2007 By: Pat Riley Source: FOXSports.com

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