luminary

As nouns the difference between luminary and tycoon

is that luminary is one that is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in his chosen field; a leading light while tycoon is a wealthy and powerful business person.

As a noun luminary

is one that is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in his chosen field; a leading light.

As a proper noun light is

.

As nouns the difference between luminaire and luminary

is that luminaire is a lighting fixture while luminary is one that is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in his chosen field; a leading light.

Luminary is a related term of bigwig.

As nouns the difference between luminary and bigwig

is that luminary is one that is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in his chosen field; a leading light while bigwig is (jocose) a person of importance to a group or organization.

Luminary is a synonym of celebrity.

As nouns the difference between celebrity and luminary

is that celebrity is a rite or ceremony while luminary is one that is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in his chosen field; a leading light.

As a noun luminary

is one that is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in his chosen field; a leading light.

As an adjective illustrious is

dignified.

As nouns the difference between connoisseur and luminary

is that connoisseur is a specialist of a given field whose opinion is valued; especially in one of the fine arts, or in a matter of taste while luminary is one that is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in his chosen field; a leading light.

Notable is a synonym of luminary.

As nouns the difference between notable and luminary

is that notable is a person or thing of distinction while luminary is one that is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in his chosen field; a leading light.

As an adjective notable

is (obsolete) useful; profitable or notable can be worthy of notice; remarkable; memorable; noted or distinguished.

As a noun luminary

is one that is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in his chosen field; a leading light.

As an adjective laminary is

laminar.