noun
pantheon
PAN-thee-ahn/ˈpænθiɑːn/
A group of especially honored, famous, or important people.
Einstein, Curie, and Beethoven form a pantheon of celebrated figures.
Etymology
A shrine of all the gods became a figurative group of people treated as supremely honored.
More examples
- The pianist joins the pantheon of celebrated musicians.
- The gallery honors a pantheon of scientific pioneers.
Forms
pantheon
Similar words
- elite
- A select group distinguished by status or ability.
- greats
- Informal term for highly admired figures in a field.