"The upcoming documentary will dive deep into the lives of the next generation of basketball luminaries [ˈluːməˌnɛri], Jonquel Jones, Nneka Ogwumike, and Breanna Stewart, as well as WNBA legend, Sheryl Swoopes." — Okla Jones, Essence, 18 Dec. 2023

luminary [ˈluːməˌnɛri]
noun

A luminary is a person of prominence or brilliant achievement. The word luminary may also refer to a celestial body, such as the sun or moon.

traces back to the Latin word lumen, meaning "light."

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