notable

Adjective

• widely known and esteemed
  • a famous actor
    
  • a celebrated musician
    
  • a famed scientist
    
  • an illustrious judge
    
  • a notable historian
    
  • a renowned painter
    

• worthy of notice
  • a noteworthy advance in cancer research
    

Noun

• a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
  • he was host to a large gathering of luminaries
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  celebrated , famed , far-famed , famous , illustrious , noted , renowned , noteworthy , luminary , leading light , guiding light , notability