Best
Best adjective - (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities.
Most illustrious and best are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Most illustrious" instead an adjective "Best".
Most illustrious
Best and most illustrious are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Best" instead an adjective phrase "Most illustrious".
Both terms in one sentence
- Rebellious Princess: Young Pheia Maragos was the best candidate to become High Khen of the most illustrious family in the world, so of course she ran away and married a pirate.
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