luminary

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Mention “Muscle Shoals” and for many the phrase evokes an otherwise obscure Alabama town where memorable soul-era R&B records were born, by such luminaries as Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett and the Staple Singers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gordon-Levitt said the group is not limited to Hollywood luminaries and is open to all creators and the skilled workers around them, including podcasters, digital content creators and newsletter writers.

From Los Angeles Times

Tech luminaries past and present have sent their children to the exclusive private school, founded back in 1893.

From The Wall Street Journal

Plus, 50 luminaries from politics, business and the arts share what they read in 2025.

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We asked 50 luminaries from the worlds of business, politics, books and the arts about what they read—and what they recommend.

From The Wall Street Journal