the toast of sth
old-fashionedThe toast of a particular place is a person who is very much admired there for something they have recently done:
Not so long ago Diana was a little-known actress playing in a provincial theatre - these days she's the toast of New York/the town.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Admirable and admired
- admirable
- awe-inspiring
- awesome
- commendable
- credit
- creditable
- favourable
- glorious
- hallowed
- helluva
- impressive
- laudable
- praiseworthy
- recognized
- renowned
- respected
- time-honoured
- venerable
- worthy
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