1. a person who inspires or influences others, especially one who is an expert in a particular area
2. a natural light-giving body, especially the sun or moon
Usage: formal; literary

Examples

• The conference featured several luminaries from the tech industry.
• She became a luminary in the field of environmental science.
• The award ceremony honored luminaries from film and television.
• Many luminaries attended the charity gala last night.
• He was considered a luminary among jazz musicians.
• The ancient astronomers studied the luminaries in the night sky.
• The moon, that bright luminary, guided travelers through the darkness.