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the greatest

NOUN
champion
Synonyms
STRONGEST
challenger champ defender hero medalist number one winner
STRONG
advocate ally backer conqueror endorser exponent expounder guardian heroine nonpareil paladin partisan patron proponent protector supporter sympathizer upholder vanquisher victor vindicator warrior
WEAK
numero uno titleholder top dog
Antonyms
STRONG
antagonist enemy loser opponent opposition

Example Sentences

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As Greenspan left office in 2005, Greenspan was lionized as the “maestro,” or the greatest central banker of the century.

From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026

Celtic taking the title from Hearts at this stage would be a gigantic anti-climax for those dreaming of one of the greatest stories in the history of Scottish football.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Broderick Turner and Thuc Nhi Nguyen reported that Lakers coach JJ Redick said, “The Thunder is one of the greatest teams ever in NBA history.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Mind you, this comes from the perspective of a cinephile who agrees with everything Ebert observed about the lighting and language of the greatest black-and-white films.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

It was the greatest gift Devorah had given her.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny