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as in caption
an explanatory list of the symbols on a map or chart the legend indicated that a large circle represented a major city, while a small circle stood for a small town

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as in translation
an explanation or description accompanying a pictorial illustration the legend in the science textbook indicated that the accompanying picture had been enlarged by 1000%

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as in myth
a traditional but unfounded story that gives the reason for a current custom, belief, or fact of nature some ancient civilizations had legends about spirits that inhabited trees and rocks

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as in folklore
the body of customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings associated with a people, thing, or place that story of how the world came to be has long been part of Native American legend

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Recent Examples of legend Guests such as Rogen, Chu and the Daniels took in the exhibit and stopped to talk with the legend in the middle of this shine. Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025 Champions will rise, legends may fall 👀 Night of Champions is live tomorrow at 1pm ET. Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025 In Free Bert, Kreischer — shirtless comedian, party legend, perpetual wildcard — finds himself in uncharted territory when his daughters are accepted to an elite Beverly Hills private school. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 June 2025 Luke Walton matched his father with two NBA championships and also coached the Lakers, but couldn’t attain the cult status of Bill Walton, a UCLA legend whose quirky, outsized personality transcended his achievements on the court. Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for legend
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Noun
  • Johnson wrote in a caption under images from their adventures, which included catching sunsets and boat riding.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 7 July 2025
  • Vega later updated the caption of the post to share the happy news that the dog had been adopted.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
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  • Learn the secrets behind wands, wishing trees and other plant folklore and myths.
    Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
  • The man, the myth, the Netflix legend is back and more flirty than ever.
    Allison DeGrushe Published, EW.com, 26 June 2025
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  • Though often portrayed as a light-hearted spectacle, the festival is rooted in deep tradition, religious history and local folklore.
    Isabelle Rodney, CNN Money, 29 June 2025
  • The blend of realism with elements of magical realism, myth, and folklore can make the stories feel deeply rooted in place, but also transcendent, touching on something that’s universal.
    Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2025
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  • More than anything else, the key is to recognize that these AIs are complex software programs that exist to serve a purpose for the creators who are investing massive resources in their construction.
    Nisha Talagala, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • When only two vehicles remain on the far edge of the lot, the woman twists the key in the ignition and the idling car shudders still.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 30 June 2025
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  • As funny as its title suggests, Clam Down transcends its conceit to create a personal fable of transformation, family lore, natural history, and adaptation.
    Literary Hub June 2, Literary Hub, 2 June 2025
  • Highlights this week include four of the greatest R&B divas to ever do it on one stage at Barclays Center, Rena Butler’s take on Aesop’s classic fable with Parsons Dance at The Joyce and a must-see immersive art exhibit in Chelsea celebrating Rolling Stone magazine.
    Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025
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  • There is a peculiar power in how Lee framed this story within the mythology of the American West.
    Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 27 June 2025
  • The main hook was its more layered and mature take on the lore surrounding the character and the more fantastical mythology built around this specific story.
    Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 26 June 2025
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  • Spectrum Internet plans Find Spectrum’s three internet plans and speeds in the following table.
    Kara McGinley, USA Today, 26 June 2025
  • Those punishingly high tariffs remain off the table, but the two sides have since accused the other of violating the framework.
    Haisten Willis, The Washington Examiner, 26 June 2025
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  • This includes continuing to donate 5% of our profits to a range of organizations and activating our long-standing tradition of local volunteerism.
    Brian Cornell, Essence, 6 July 2025
  • Her words resonated deeply, encapsulating the essence of her four-decade-long career that has seamlessly blended African traditions with global influences.
    Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025

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“Legend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legend. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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