notable

(noun) a celebrity who is an inspiration to others. Synonyms: luminary, leading light, guiding light, notability. Example: "He was host to a large gathering of luminaries."

(adj) worthy of notice. Synonyms: noteworthy. Example: "A noteworthy advance in cancer research."

(adj) widely known and esteemed. Synonyms: celebrated, famed, far-famed, famous, illustrious, noted, renowned. Examples: "A famous actor." "A celebrated musician." "A famed scientist." "An illustrious judge." "A notable historian." "A renowned painter."