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
Tovi-Biblical Hebrew
Cunobelinuskyoo-no-bə-LIEN-əs (English)Ancient Celtic
BenjiBEN-jeeEnglish
Talya-Hebrew
Yvonneee-VON (French), i-VAWN (English), ee-VAWN (German)French, English, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
DukeDOOKEnglish