illustrious
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However, the property’s illustrious history is featured prominently in the description, which described the home as an “iconic compound.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
Katie Taylor ended her illustrious career as a three-time undisputed world champion as Croke Park gave one of Ireland's greatest sporting figures the grandest of farewells on a night of celebration, spectacle and music.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
In 2025, the Boston Celtics — like the Lakers, an illustrious legacy franchise — were sold for $6.1 billion, which closely matched Forbes market estimates.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s recent maneuvers in the bond market have come in for some searing criticism from illustrious investor Stanley Druckenmiller — his long-time ally and mentor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Whatever I, Sandra Isabel García de la Torre, was, personally, was as a dolly on wheels to roll that illustrious de la Torre name from social gathering to social gathering.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
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