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greatest

British  
/ ˈɡreɪtɪst /

adjective

  1. the superlative of great

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noun

  1. slang an exceptional person

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One of the greatest gangster films of all time was nearly marred by tragedy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Other characters from Super Mario Galaxy, widely considered one of the greatest video games ever released, also feature in promotional material for the film.

From BBC

“Input prices rose to the greatest extent in over a year-and-a-half, leading firms to raise their charges at a quicker pace as they sought to protect their margins,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal

By the time Wayne Gretzky retired from the National Hockey League in 1999 as the greatest player ever, Michael Jordan had amassed six National Basketball Association championships and 10 scoring titles.

From The Wall Street Journal

He describes being a single parent as his "greatest challenge and the most rewarding phase" of his life.

From BBC