EGOT

noun

ˈē-ˌgät

: the accomplishment of winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award in one's lifetime

If Gaga does win an Oscar this year, it would bring her one step closer to the ultimate goal: an EGOT, or a collection that includes an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony.—

Amanda Prahl

Examples of EGOT in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Little, Brown and Company announced Tuesday that the EGOT winner and author are teaming on a novel that will be set in the present-day rural South. —

Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 July 2024 In an April interview with PEOPLE, the EGOT winner opened up about the self-love advice she's given her teenage daughter. —

Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 7 July 2024 The legendary performer bought this historic NYC home in 1970 By Katie Schultz June 27, 2024 A five-story Upper East Side town house once owned by iconic EGOT winner Barbra Streisand just landed on the New York City real estate market to the tune of $18 million. —

Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2024 Network Entertainment has entered production on a new documentary celebrating the life and career of Bernie Taupin, the legendary lyricist best known for his longtime songwriting partnership with EGOT winner Elton John. —

Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 June 2024 Such is the spirit of Montblanc’s newest partnership with EGOT winner John Legend, who has joined the brand as the face of its flagship Legend fragrance line. —

Noor Lobad, WWD, 14 June 2024 Trending on Billboard The show also announced presenters for the broadcast, including three who have had top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 — Nick Jonas, Idina Menzel and Pete Townshend — and one EGOT (Jennifer Hudson). —

Paul Grein, Billboard, 12 June 2024 The legendary entertainer and EGOT recipient, 78, is the subject of the new documentary, Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story. —

Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 13 June 2024 The prolific star is this close to joining the ranks of those with an EGOT, or having received at least one competitive Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony. —

Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 8 June 2024

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