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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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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

“Paris Is Burning” remains the greatest crash course in this terminology and is essential watching for every human, not just queer people.

From Salon • 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

Comparing today’s action to the peak of the greatest American stock bubble ever is always going to invite pushback.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

It would, said Booth, “be the greatest thing in the world.”

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson