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great person

NOUN
hero/heroine
Synonyms
WEAK
ace adventurer celebrity combatant conqueror daredevil demigod diva exemplar gallant god goddess heavy ideal idol lead leading person lion martyr model paladin person of the hour popular figure prima donna principal protagonist saint star superstar tin god victor worthy

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"How talented he is and how well respected he is by his players, and what a great person he is, that just makes him someone you want to root for."

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

“It’s a little bittersweet because he’s such a great person and a great coach,” Macdonald said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

"Will is a great person who gave everything to try and improve performances and results," said Southampton technical director Johannes Spors.

From Barron's • Nov. 2, 2025

And RaMell just made for a great person to talk to.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2025

And Aravis couldn't help looking up to see what Lasaraleen looked like now that she was married and a very great person indeed.

From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis

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