leading light

/ˌlidɪŋ laɪt/
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Other forms: leading lights

Definitions of leading light
  1. noun
    a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
    synonyms: guiding light, luminary, notability, notable
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    type of:
    celebrity, famous person
    a widely known person
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