living legend

noun

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

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All of a sudden, watching the men’s grand slam final wasn’t quite as important as the return of a living legend. Ben Church, CNN Money, 9 June 2026 Riyad Mahrez, Algeria right winger, 35 Mahrez is a living legend and the unquestioned leader of a talented Algerian side. Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 7 June 2026 State senators and friends hailed outgoing Senate President Pro Tempore Martin Looney on Wednesday as a living legend ahead of his retirement after 46 years as one of the most influential players at the state Capitol. Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026 The 38-year-old living legend plies his trade for Miami FC and hopes to lead Argentina to a repeat as World Cup champion in 2026. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 26 May 2026 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 12 Jun. 2026.

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