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illustrious
adjective as in famous, prominent
Example Sentences
Would Stafford like to add a so-called passing title to his illustrious resume?
That was, in fact, how Kirk began his illustrious career: assembling a list of college instructors and publicizing it in hopes of forcing them from their jobs.
After serving as the face of the franchise during one of the most successful runs in club history, the book will finally be closing on his illustrious Dodgers career.
The Eurovision Song Contest might not sound like a significant event in this context, but Israel has a long and illustrious history with the competition, winning it four times since 1973.
“If you are the relative or the descendant of somebody who is rich or powerful or well connected, or an alumni of one of these illustrious institutions, you got priority consideration.”
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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