Illustrious
Illustrious adjective - Standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement.
Nearby Word: illustration
Unknown
Unknown adjective - Not widely known.
Usage example: looking for a relatively unknown singer to record the song
Illustrious is an antonym for unknown.
Nearby Words: unknowable, unknowing
Both words in one sentence
- Mari Illustrious Makinami was this for some fans before her actual personality was revealed, and even then there's still a lot about her that's completely unknown.
Source: O.C. Stand-in
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Unknown and Illustrious. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/illustrious/unknown
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