living legend

noun

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

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The Penguins are in a rare position where the franchise’s living legend is still as good as Crosby is at his age (39 in August). Josh Yohe, New York Times, 24 June 2026 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 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 3 Jul. 2026.

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