13
honoured
12
esteemed(adjective, sound, honest, solid, important)
11
dignified(adjective, great, important, famous, outstanding)
11
grand(adjective, great, important, outstanding, prominent)
11
lofty(adjective, important, famous, outstanding, noble)
11
noble(adjective, great, sound, important, proper)
11
pre-eminent(adjective, famous, renowned, meritable, noted)
11
prestigious(adjective, respect, knowledge, important, famous)
10
legendary(adjective, great, famous, grand, prominent)
10
proud(adjective, great, fine, wonderful, high)
10
remarkable(adjective, great, excellent, solid, extraordinary)
9
bright(adjective, famous, outstanding, shine, glory)
9
conspicuous(adjective, great, extraordinary, important, famous)
9
elevated(adjective, great, outstanding, noble, grand)
8
memorable(adjective, great, extraordinary, glad, famous)
8
resplendent(adjective, bright, famous, shine, glory)
8
signal(adjective, great, solid, extraordinary, important)
8
star(adjective, important, famous, outstanding, familiar)
7
sublime(adjective, great, fine, famous, noble)
7
august(adjective, strong, great, important, powerful)
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