Sentence examples for illustrious persons from inspiring English sources

This species of perpetuation, which hitherto has been reserved for illustrious persons...now it democratically extended to every motorist, every lawyer, every wearer of an orthopedic shoe.

Come to New York, he insisted, and "prove yourself, and prove likewise that you are worthy to replace some one or other of the interesting and illustrious persons who made this city what it was at its best, and, such is my hope may again be".

The Jain universal history is a compilation of the deeds of these illustrious persons.

She awakens on the book's first page in a Milan hotel to discover that her septuagenarian lover, the only person who remembers her illustrious past, has died.

The Australian-born artistic director of the Edinburgh International Festival, the ninth person to occupy the illustrious post in the event's 63-year history, is under little illusion that there will be any single star in this year's constellation of offerings, though he is sure many will shine brightly.

The illustrious transport commentator and author is the only person to formally declare his wish to run in 2016.

Let's have interviews with the person at Hearst Corporation who determined Ms. Thomas' illustrious career was worth scuttling, and her name and reputation was worth destroying, because he (or she) disagreed with Ms. Thomas' views.

The next person to get a seat at this illustrious table will be announced at the 9th Annual Crunchies on February 8, and you're definitely going to want to be there in person.

A hero can be defined not only as an illustrious warrior like Hayes believes, but also as a person admired for his or her achievements and noble qualities.

The only person surprised at that answer is probably the illustrious Ruthie herself.

Creativity is at the bedrock and pinnacle of the existence of all living and non-living things and it is up to each person to attempt to explain his or her natural reverence for this illustrious state of affairs.