A person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a sphere.

A person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a sphere.

• A. Idol
• B. Paragon
• C. Celebrity
• D. Luminary

Answer: (D)

Think of a person who stands out in a field and serves as a source of inspiration for others. That sense fits a luminary, someone whose achievements or influence shine within a sphere and who people look up to as a leader or guide. The idea is not just fame but the impact on others in a domain. An idol carries worship or adoration rather than professional influence; a paragon is a flawless model of virtue or excellence, but it’s more about an ideal standard than active influence in a field; a celebrity emphasizes fame, which doesn’t inherently imply influence in a particular sphere. So the term that best captures both prominence and influence is luminary.

Think of a person who stands out in a field and serves as a source of inspiration for others. That sense fits a luminary, someone whose achievements or influence shine within a sphere and who people look up to as a leader or guide. The idea is not just fame but the impact on others in a domain. An idol carries worship or adoration rather than professional influence; a paragon is a flawless model of virtue or excellence, but it’s more about an ideal standard than active influence in a field; a celebrity emphasizes fame, which doesn’t inherently imply influence in a particular sphere. So the term that best captures both prominence and influence is luminary.