living legend

noun

: a person who is famous while still living for doing something extremely well

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Between Vonn, a living legend; 29-year-old Breezy Johnson, who took gold in the downhill at February’s alpine skiing world championships; and rising star Macuga, there’s a lot to love in the speed department on the U.S. Ski Team. Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 But while the living legend basked in being honored, fans couldn’t help but notice the presence of Anderson .Paak by her side. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 18 Mar. 2025 Then came Golden State living legend Steph Curry torching the Magic and lighting up Kia Center for 56 points as the Warriors rallied from 17 down to beat the gasping, near-death Magic. Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2025 Although Louis-Dreyfus and Fonda have not starred in a movie or TV show together, Louis-Dreyfus has been inspired by the living legend. Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for living legend

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“Living legend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/living%20legend. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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