a legend in (one's) own lifetime



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a legend in (one's) own lifetime

A person who has an extraordinary level of fame or reputation while he or she is still alive. The singer has made such a huge impact on the world of blues that she's come to be a legend in her own lifetime.
See also: legend, lifetime, own

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
LÉOnne-French
FehİMe-Turkish
Mildburg-Anglo-Saxon
Caramia-Various
Aristaeusar-is-TEE-əs (English)Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Adoraah-DHO-rahSpanish