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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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They simply battle on, showing the kind of guts and determination some of their more illustrious opponents seem to lack.
In many Tanzanian ethnic groups, heroes are illustrious ancestors who distinguished themselves by their valor, intelligence, or generosity.
Despite two illustrious parents, the company has been severely constricted for cash.
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.
He still possesses the same hunger and childlike love of the game that has defined him throughout his illustrious career.

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