'leading light' definitions:

Definition of 'leading light'

noun

A celebrity who is an inspiration to others; "he was host to a large gathering of luminaries" [syn: luminary, leading light, guiding light, notable, notability]

Synonyms of 'leading light'

From: Moby Thesaurus

chief,
electronics king,
first-rater,
genius,
honcho,
king,
lead,
luminary,
master spirit,
paramount,
prima donna,
principal,
prodigy,
star,
superstar,
top dog,
topnotcher,
virtuoso,
wonder