all-time great
- legendaryFamous beyond ordinary measure
- greatestSurpassing all others
- iconicWidely recognized, enduring
- classicOf lasting excellence
- GOATSuperlative status designation
immortal · timeless · champion · hall of fame · masterpiece · unforgettable · record-breaking · unrivaled · dominant · elite · peak · dynasty · phenomenon · virtuoso · trailblazer · transcendent · MVP · gold standard
- sports legacyHall of Fame, Hall of Famer, retired jersey, jersey retirement, number retirement
- standingsrankings, leaderboard, league table, ladder, seeding
- legendsKing Arthur, Robin Hood, Hercules, Merlin, Excalibur
- top scorersleading scorer, goal scorer, goalscorer, scoring champion, points leader
historical excellence/achievement
all-time greatcolossal failure
bottom of the barrel · worst ever · laughingstock · cautionary tale · disgrace
lasting significance
all-time greatnobody
Inconsequential person
nonentity · flash in the pan · footnote · never-was · obscurity
temporal scope of recognition
all-time greatflash in the pan
Short-lived success
one-hit wonder · flavor of the month · fifteen minutes of fame · overnight sensation · shooting star