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
CaryKER-eeEnglish
Letitia[li'tʃiə]
MarvinMAHR-vin (English), MAHR-veen (German)English, German
Chandrakant-Indian, Marathi, Hindi
Nicola (2)NIK-ə-lə (English)German, Czech, English
GÜLŞEn-Turkish