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
Caldwell[kɔ:ldwəl]
Benedict['benədikt]
Dana (1)DAH-nah (Czech, Slovak, German)Romanian, Czech, Slovak, German, Hebrew
Sheard-English (Rare)
ElsdonELZ-dənEnglish (Rare)
Jian-Chinese