They would need to win their three remaining fixtures to stand any chance of reaching the last 16. Against such illustriousopponents, that would be a stretch.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
They played their illustriousopponents at home and were unlucky to draw 0-0.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The first was that we got into a winning position against our illustriousopponents.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
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Definition of 'illustrious'
illustrious
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adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
If you describe someone as an illustrious person, you mean that they are extremely well known because they have a high position in society or they have done something impressive.