illustrious

Example Sentences

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These days, the less illustrious Italian-Americans are simply glad to be wearing “Italia” across their chests.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

His illustrious career is set to take in a 100th cap against Ireland - a fitting fixture given it will be his 14th appearance against Farrell's side, his highest tally versus any nation.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

Unfortunately, these illustrious figures are badly written and stiffly played.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

It was a bitter pill to swallow for a young man who had spoken to AFP before the game about wanting to be an "all-time great" and to emulate his illustrious Patriots predecessor Tom Brady.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

So went our talk; then other shadows came, ladies in company, sent by Persephone—consorts or daughters of illustrious men—crowding about the black blood.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer