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(adj)
(by extension) Exceptional, exceptionally good.
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(n)
An act by which one is led or guided.
(chiefly US) An expert in a given field; also, a person who is interested in and knowledgeable about a particular activity or thing; an aficionado.
A physical feeling or perception from something that comes into contact with the body; something sensed.
(finance, uncountable) The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.
(British) Alternative spelling of whiz. [A whirring or hissing sound (as above).]
Short for prima ballerina. [The leading ballerina in a dance company.]
Someone, usually male, who uses (or has skill with) magic, mystic items, and magical and mystical practices.
A person who is exceptionally clever, gifted or skilled in a particular area.
One fully skilled or well versed in anything; a proficient
(informal) Someone with exceptional skills in a certain field.
(informal) Someone who is remarkably skilled at something.
Specifically, a musician (or other performer) with masterly ability, technique, or personal style.
(card games) A playing card showing a single pip, typically the highest or lowest ranking card in a game.
(education, Canada, US, Australia, New Zealand) The principal subject or course of a student working toward a degree at a college or university.
A planetary nebula.
A man-made apparatus designed to be placed in orbit around a celestial body, generally to relay information, data etc. to Earth.
Light emitted from stars.
The star that is closest to the Earth.
The atmosphere above a given point, especially as visible from the surface of the Earth as the place where the sun, moon, stars, and clouds are seen.
(figuratively) An energetic person.
(by extension) Attention, notice, a starring or central role, present fame; spotlight.
(figurative) The center of attention; the highlight or most important part.
The loud rumbling, cracking, or crashing sound caused by expansion of rapidly heated air around a lightning bolt.
A valley, especially a long, narrow, steep valley, cut in rock by a river.
Any period of seven consecutive days.
(informal) Buddy, sport, mate. (as a term of address)
A valuable object used for personal ornamentation, especially one made of precious metals and stones; a piece of jewellery.
A person who creates art.
A tag with one's name inscribed on it.
(by extension, often attributive) The most important one out of a related group.
A picture of a celebrity, an event etc., intended to be attached to a wall.
A point where many routes meet and traffic is distributed, dispensed, or diverted.
(nautical) Any of the various types of small armed vessels.
Initialism of The New England Journal of Medicine.
A stamped or cast metal object (usually a disc), particularly one awarded as a prize or reward.
A person or device that cuts (in various senses).
(nautical) Any vessel driven by an engine (either inboard or outboard), but especially a small one.
The title or topic of a document, article, chapter, or of a section thereof.
A fast boat, usually small (for 1-8 people).
A patch or other object that indicates a person's official or military rank, or membership in a group or organization.
Having spangles.
A distinctive mark, token, sign, emblem or cognizance, worn on one’s clothing, as an insignia of some rank, or of the membership of an organization.
A piece of cloth covering a window, bed, etc. to offer privacy and keep out light.
A large luxurious house or building, usually built for the wealthy.
A surname.
A lid.
An important or main item.
(authorship) The main character, or one of the main characters, in any story, such as a literary work or drama.
An item in a list, such as an article in a dictionary or encyclopedia.
Something hung up or spread out to hide or protect the face, or hide an object from view; usually of gauze, crepe, or similar diaphanous material.
displayed with special treatment
A person of extraordinary fame or accomplishments.
An outstanding achiever; someone considered to be among the best in their field.
One who is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in one's chosen field; a leading light.
(figuratively) Something imaginary or lacking substance.
(with the, invariable plural only) People who are old; old beings; the older generation, taken as a group.
(historical) A receipt given by Jews on payment of debt.
Someone who has accumulated a vast amount of fame; a high-level celebrity.
A short race at top speed.
(Wicca) A pentagram, or a disk with a pentagram on it, especially one that is used for magical or mystical purposes.
An external appearance in manner or dress; an appropriate indication or expression; a garb; a shape.
Somebody who possesses great bravery and carries out extraordinary or noble deeds.
(colloquial) A sexually attractive, promiscuous male.
One's eventual fate (not necessarily inevitable or predestined).
A long outer garment worn over the shoulders covering the back; a cape, often with a hood.
An ongoing winner in a game or contest.
The state of being prominent: widely known or eminent.
(countable) A person who has a high degree of recognition by the general population for his or her success or accomplishments; a famous person.
Well known.
Exceeding others in quality or rank; of outstanding excellence, extremely notable or important.
(botany) A star-shaped structure.
A hard slap on bare skin with a hand that leaves a red, fully hand-shaped mark.
(fencing) An act of striking the ground with the leading foot to frighten, distract, or mislead one's opponent.
Alternative form of top notch (“of the highest level”). [(idiomatic) Very good; of the highest level or quality.]
(computing, software) Microsoft Excel, a spreadsheet application software program written and distributed by Microsoft.
Of high prestige.
Material (such as clothing, makeup, a wig) used to alter one’s visual appearance in order to hide one's identity or assume another.
A person who acts a part in a theatrical play or (later) in film or television; a dramatic performer.
A female who performs on the stage or in films.
Any female celebrity, usually a well known singer or actress.
The act, or event, of singing songs.
(chiefly uncountable) Bread that has been toasted (cooked lightly by browning).
The result of launching a projectile or bullet.
(chiefly uncountable) A food made from ground roasted cocoa beans.
A false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason; a pretense.
(nautical) The rear part (after end) of a ship or other vessel.
A sense of one's own worth; reasonable self-esteem and satisfaction (in oneself, in one's work, one's family, etc).
The state of being famous or well-known and spoken of, especially for something positive.