pantheon
This term evokes a sense of grandeur and timelessness, shifting from a literal architectural structure to a conceptual hall of fame. When used to describe a group of people, it suggests an elite status that is nearly untouchable, implying that the individuals have achieved a level of excellence that transcends their peers.
In a religious context, it refers to the totality of a divine hierarchy. While it can refer to a single building, the word is more frequently used today to describe the collective body of deities or the idealized assembly of historical figures who have shaped a culture or discipline.
Meanings
A collective group of particularly famous, respected, or influential people in a particular field.
The novelist has earned a place in the pantheon of great American writers.