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: the accomplishment of winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award in one's lifetime
If Gaga does win an Oscar this year, it would bring her one step closer to the ultimate goal: an EGOT, or a collection that includes an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony.—
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In 1998, James tied the knot for the third time, with fellow legendary performer and EGOT winner, Barbra Streisand and the have created a great life together.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 18 July 2025
The musical film is set to hit theaters in March 2028 and will feature original songs written by EGOT winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2025
So did RedBird Capital founder Gerry Cardinale, YouTube cofounder Chad Hurley, Wasserman Ventures, AEW founder and president Tony Khan, EGOT winner John Legend, former Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and Fortnite co-creator Donald Mustard.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 7 July 2025
Another interesting factoid: Mel Brooks is one of only 21 entertainers to win the EGOT.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 18 July 2025
The musical film is set to hit theaters in March 2028 and will feature original songs written by EGOT winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2025
So did RedBird Capital founder Gerry Cardinale, YouTube cofounder Chad Hurley, Wasserman Ventures, AEW founder and president Tony Khan, EGOT winner John Legend, former Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and Fortnite co-creator Donald Mustard.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 7 July 2025
Another interesting factoid: Mel Brooks is one of only 21 entertainers to win the EGOT.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for EGOT
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“EGOT.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/EGOT. Accessed 28 Jul. 2025.
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