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The word 'illustrious' is correct and can be used in written English
It is an adjective that means famous, well-respected, and renowned for a specific achievement or status. Example: The event was attended by an illustrious group of scientists and researchers from around the world, making it a highly prestigious and informative conference.
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Even in the less illustrious London borough of Southwark, home to the Heygate estate, the rent for a two-bedroom flat would require an income of almost £44,000.
"I have no doubt," wrote Mr Gwynne, confidently, "that the vast majority of the public will find it profoundly unacceptable that a convicted criminal with such disregard for British justice continues to hold such an illustrious honour".
Riva is 85 and Trintignant is 81 and they both trail long, illustrious pedigrees.
The Mikhailovsky is half the size of the Bolshoi and has always languished in the shadow of St Petersburg's older and more illustrious Mariinsky Ballet.
Daniel Bertoni made it 2-0 with a lovely finish in the second half after weaving his way past three defenders but El Salvador restricted the Argentinians to few chances, notably stifling Diego Maradona, and even worried their illustrious opponents a couple of times on the break.
This link between Japan and Scotland has an illustrious history.
In the end, Fiorentina finished fourth – above such rich and illustrious teams as Inter, Lazio and Roma.
Brendan Rodgers is 100% his own man and he will not hesitate to tell you so, particularly when the conversation turns to a certain illustrious Portuguese manager.
The cruise takes us in the wake of many illustrious explorers and pioneers - we sail down the Magellan straits, the Beagle channel - but also to reminders of just what European arrival meant.
From his long, illustrious Army career to his leadership at the helm of CIA, Dave has redefined what it means to serve and sacrifice for one's country.
After a long Google, I still don't fully understand the Order of the Bath, though I've learned it is less "illustrious" than the Order of the Garter, the Order of the Thistle and the Most Illustrious Order of St Patrick (dormant).
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