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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
University of Georgia’s Sanford Stadium hedges are more than just shrubbery around a field—they're witnesses to nearly a century of rivalries, victories, and legends that have graced Dooley Field.
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
The evening was full of tributes to R&B legends who shaped the careers of the artists on stage.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 18 Oct. 2025
As fans recall, Hawke recently underwent a physical transformation for his portrayal of Broadway legend Lorenz Hart in the new Richard Linklater film Blue Moon.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Watch this video to learn about the legend that still attracts visitors from all over the world.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
The evening was full of tributes to R&B legends who shaped the careers of the artists on stage.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 18 Oct. 2025
As fans recall, Hawke recently underwent a physical transformation for his portrayal of Broadway legend Lorenz Hart in the new Richard Linklater film Blue Moon.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Watch this video to learn about the legend that still attracts visitors from all over the world.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legend
Noun
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Cardi wrote in the post's caption.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Rodgers shared the memory in an Instagram caption shortly after news broke of D’Angelo’s death.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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Arizona is home to numerous local legends, myths, and supernatural tales.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The series explores Bollywood myths and realities in a very insider way.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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Edge grew up surrounded by Civil War folklore and relics.—
NPR,
NPR,
14 Oct. 2025
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Yet the categories—Rags to Riches, Overcoming the Monster, Crime Pursued by Vengeance, All Sacrificed for Passion—still ring true to anyone who’s dipped into folklore or chilled with Netflix.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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Just as a right-handed glove cannot fit a left hand or how a key precisely fits a lock, interactions between molecules often depend on chirality, and living systems need consistent patterns of chirality to function properly.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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The front zipper pocket gives you easy access to your phone, iPad Mini or your book, while the larger pocket easily holds a water bottle, wallet, keys and other personal belongings.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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There’s a whole other movie happening within Good Fortune‘s attempt to Aesop-fable its way to some moral about a modest life being a more fulfilling one even if you’re forced to live in your car.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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The film, a political fable, is about Marcel, a widower, a quiet man seeking refuge in a safe place, and a place of safety to raise his young son, while paranoia reigns around him.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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Inspired by Vietnamese cultural mythology, the dragon breathing involves carefully coordinating structural engineering, hydraulic systems, and pyrotechnic safety measures.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Monaghan will take over the role, playing rookie cop Harry Bosch, with Hardwick portraying his training officer, police veteran Eli Bridges, a new character not in the book mythology.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
15 Oct. 2025
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Nearby is a usefully long drop-down table/desk that will comfortably seat two people.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Oct. 2025
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Lopez also allegedly disrupted a second informational table hosted by a student group, according to Illinois State University Police.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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Once on campus, he’s drawn into the intense world of Black Greek life, where rival fraternities battle through stepping competitions that blend rhythm, tradition, and pride.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
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Submissions could consist of a favorite childhood moment, a family tradition or a special experience that captures the spirit of the festival.—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Legend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legend. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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