walking encyclopedia
Example Sentences
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Other economists describe him as a walking encyclopedia and the Pelé of central banking, referring to the Brazilian soccer legend.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
Ruehle, a walking encyclopedia of music, loves to sneak in odd, obscure tunes that fit game situations.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2023
One job candidate later told The New York Times that "only a walking encyclopedia" could pass it.
From Salon • Apr. 2, 2022
Danielle Haim in particular is a walking encyclopedia of fashion references and leads many of the band’s creative decisions, Ms. Grice noted.
From New York Times • Mar. 26, 2022
They’re a walking encyclopedia when it comes to pop culture, quoting the lines from their favorite movies verbatim or reciting every lyric from the latest rap CD.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
