illustrious
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And the hill to get back on Tour could be even steeper for golfers with less illustrious track records.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
New Zealand all-rounder Suzie Bates will retire from international cricket after this year's Women's T20 World Cup, ending an illustrious 20-year career on the world stage.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
Cate Blanchett is set to play Martha Stewart in an upcoming biopic about the lifestyle mogul’s illustrious career, Variety first reported.
From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026
“Lovingly stewarded by the same family for nearly 70 years, this grand residence has been thoughtfully updated and modernized in preparation for the next chapter in its illustrious history.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
What could be better than to have him train as a physician, like his illustrious namesake?
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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