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What does illustrious mean?

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Adjective
  1. dignified, well-known, respected, admired; especially for past achievements or noble qualities.
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In many Tanzanian ethnic groups, heroes are illustrious ancestors who distinguished themselves by their valor, intelligence, or generosity.
I believe that, like me, you will gain a deeper appreciation for this illustrious artist after reading Moore's sage views.
Much the same treatment was meted out to the illustrious society ladies among whom she networked so assiduously.
The late Aberdonian artist Ian Fleming had a long and illustrious career at Gray's School of Art.
He still possesses the same hunger and childlike love of the game that has defined him throughout his illustrious career.
Rani Laxmi Bai has been given a place amongst the greatest women in the history of the world and is an illustrious figure in Indian history.

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