illustrious
Example Sentences
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Hunt is often forgotten next to these more illustrious peers; by the end of Ms. Allen’s essay, you’ll find yourself curious about this “noble and ridiculous” man.
That made for a dismal end for Pittsburgh quarterback Aaron Rodgers in what could be the last game in the 42-year-old's illustrious career.
From BBC
Entering this season, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford had all the hallmarks of a player whose illustrious career was winding down.
The 74-year-old had an illustrious playing career which included spells at Liverpool, Hamburg, Southampton and Newcastle United, while he twice won the European Footballer of the Year award.
From BBC
He has been at United since he was a young lad, has worked under the great Sir Alex Ferguson and played alongside some of the most illustrious names in the club's long history.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
