The difference between Guiding light and Luminary

When used as nouns, guiding light means a person who has a profound influence on others and is a source of inspiration, whereas luminary means one who is an inspiration to others.

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  1. Guiding light as a noun:

    A person who has a profound influence on others and is a source of inspiration.

  2. Guiding light as a noun:

    That which provides guidance in times of uncertainty.

  1. Luminary as a noun:

    One who is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in their chosen field; a leading light.

  2. Luminary as a noun (archaic):

    A body that gives light; especially, one of the heavenly bodies.

  3. Luminary as a noun (archaic):

    An artificial light; an illumination.

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