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Word of the Day
: March 5, 2024
\LOO-muh-nair-ee\ noun
What It Means
A luminary is a person of prominence or brilliant achievement. The word luminary may also refer to a celestial body, such as the sun or moon.
// Luminaries of the art world congregated at the international convention.
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