- Wall Street Journal Crossword
- August 19 2023
- Luminary
Luminary
We have found the following answers matching the query 'Luminary' in our database: For more stats and recent usage scroll down and continue reading. Luminary crossword clue was last seen on August 19 2023 in the popular Wall Street Journal Crossword.
Rank | Answer | Clue | Publisher | 99% | STAR | Luminary | Wall Street Journal |
20% | LION | 'Literary' luminary | Newsday |
Definition
• | One of the innumerable luminous bodies seen in the heavens; any heavenly body other than the sun, moon, comets, and nebulae. |
• | The polestar; the north star. |
• | A planet supposed to influence one's destiny; (usually pl.) a configuration of the planets, supposed to influence fortune. |
• | That which resembles the figure of a star, as an ornament worn on the breast to indicate rank or honor. |
• | Specifically, a radiated mark in writing or printing; an asterisk [thus, *]; -- used as a reference to a note, or to fill a blank where something is omitted, etc. |
• | A composition of combustible matter used in the heading of rockets, in mines, etc., which, exploding in the air, presents a starlike appearance. |
• | A person of brilliant and attractive qualities, especially on public occasions, as a distinguished orator, a leading theatrical performer, etc. |
• | To set or adorn with stars, or bright, radiating bodies; to bespangle; as, a robe starred with gems. |
• | To be bright, or attract attention, as a star; to shine like a star; to be brilliant or prominent; to play a part as a theatrical star. |
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