✅ A star is a person who is celebrated in their profession (The documentary focused on the stars of the medical field).

✅ A luminary is an eminent person in a particular field, especially when they are seen as inspirational to others (She was a luminary in the field of architecture).

✅ Star and luminary mean very similar things, but luminary suggests a more lasting fame or eminence than star and is a more formal word.

Describe a niche field you’d like to be a luminary in with the help of Grammar Coach.

✅ Observant describes noticing or recognizing things quickly. It suggests someone who pays close attention to the things and people around them (An observant bystander noticed that the cage was unlocked and alerted zoo staff before any animals escaped).

✅ Perceptive describes someone or something showing insight and understanding (a perceptive analysis; a perceptive glance).

✅ Observant emphasizes being watchful, and seeing things that others might miss. Perceptive emphasizes having insight and being able to intuit the feelings and motivations of others.

The more perceptive among you might have realized that we have more synonyms to show you!

✅ Simple describes something that is easy to understand, use or do (a simple recipe; a simple task).

✅ Straightforward describes something that is clear and unambiguous (a straightforward plan; The recipe was complicated, but the chef presented it in a straightforward way).

✅ Things tend to be, or seem, simpler when you have unambiguous instructions, or clear information. However, something being straightforward doesn’t necessarily mean it’s easy or simple.

We hope that was straightforward! Take a minute to check out these other synonyms.