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: the accomplishment of winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award in one's lifetime
Only 15 talented people have achieved EGOT status, including Rita Moreno, Audrey Hepburn, Whoopi Goldberg, and, most recently, John Legend.— Erica Gonzales 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.— Amanda Prahl
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“EGOT.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/EGOT. Accessed 15 Jul. 2020.
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