living legend

noun

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

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There’s a certain energy that builds when a living legend is about to hit the stage. Okla Jones, Essence, 17 June 2025 From living legend Paul Simon to the brat boss Charli xcx, there's something for everyone in this mixed bag of 16 big ticket shows coming to town. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Highlights this week include living legend Dionne Warwick holding court at The Apollo, indigenous Indonesian dancers showing out at the Asia Society Museum and the last chance to see the first full survey of painter Mary Abbott at Schoelkopf Gallery. Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 26 June 2025 As fan voting for this year’s awards continues, the 2025 American Music Awards promises a night to remember—one that will honor the past, celebrate the present, and spotlight a living legend whose artistry continues to evolve. Okla Jones, Essence, 13 May 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 26 Jul. 2025.

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