walking encyclopedia

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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

She is a walking encyclopedia of great performances and buried, esoteric moments in both media.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2025

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

“She is a brilliant lawyer, a thorough and fair referee and a walking encyclopedia of Senate precedent and procedure,” McConnell spokesman David Popp said Tuesday.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2021

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