Kevin had an illustrious career as a political journalist, having covered several presidential elections. The word illustrious is an adjective. The word distinguished is a synonym for illustrious.

No, the word 'illustrious' is an adjective, a word that describes a noun as well known, respected, and admired for past achievement. Example: an illustrious author or an illustrious candidate.

Aaron the Illustrious was born in 3##.

The duration of Illustrious Corpses is 2.12 hours.

It'll be an illustrious event if he passes his exams.