Meaning : A celebrity who is an inspiration to others.
Example :
He was host to a large gathering of luminaries.
Synonyms : guiding light, leading light, luminary, notability
Meaning : Widely known and esteemed.
Example :
A famous actor.
A celebrated musician.
A famed scientist.
An illustrious judge.
A notable historian.
A renowned painter.
Synonyms : celebrated, famed, famous, far-famed, illustrious, noted, renowned
Meaning : Worthy of attention because interesting, significant, or unusual.
Example :
A noteworthy fact is that her students rarely complain.
A noteworthy advance in cancer research.
A remarkable achievement.
A notable increase in the crime rate.
Synonyms : noteworthy, remarkable