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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
From the rise of the Von Erich family in the 1950s to legends like Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Undertaker, Dusty Rhodes and Shawn Michaels.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2025
Danny DeVito, who plays the hilarious and disgusting Frank Reynolds on Always Sunny, used to be married to a fellow comedy legend, Rhea Perlman.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 9 July 2025
Some even compared the Snack Wrap's return to that of NBA legend Michael Jordan.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 9 July 2025
Blink-182: Led by longtime core members Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker, the pop-punk legends will kick off their Missionary Impossible Tour at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood on Aug. 28.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2025
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2025
Danny DeVito, who plays the hilarious and disgusting Frank Reynolds on Always Sunny, used to be married to a fellow comedy legend, Rhea Perlman.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 9 July 2025
Some even compared the Snack Wrap's return to that of NBA legend Michael Jordan.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 9 July 2025
Blink-182: Led by longtime core members Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker, the pop-punk legends will kick off their Missionary Impossible Tour at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood on Aug. 28.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legend
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Johnson wrote in a caption under images from their adventures, which included catching sunsets and boat riding.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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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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Reason 2: The Obsession with Control The second myth plaguing modern business is the assumption that complex systems can be controlled through tighter management processes.—
Tima Bansal,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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In my own writing, the process of myth making fascinates me.—
Irenosen Okojie
July 11,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
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Meanwhile, La Llorona headlines Monstruos 3: The Ghosts of Latin America, the third maze based on Latin American folklore.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Again, there is a heavy influence of mythology, folklore, surrealism and fantasy.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
7 July 2025
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The Perfect Warm-Up: Ezra Collective Brings the Fire Brit Award and Mercury Prize winning British band Ezra Collective set the stage for Stevie Wonder with an energy-filled, all guns blazing performance full of magical keys, sublime saxophone and dazzling drumming.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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As Pentagon leaders see it, the key is to get unmanned systems ready to go immediately.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Like all great fables, Brown’s story is deceptively simple.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2025
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Image Her necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings feature realistically wrought fauna — the fables’ foxes, monkeys, crows, cats and so on.—
Chantel Tattoli,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Or choose another name from Greek mythology, as Daphne is a nymph whom the god Apollo loved.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
8 July 2025
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As such, the origin of Superman is perhaps the strongest example of entertainment in modern mythology.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
7 July 2025
Noun
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The wood-like finish on the table provides a natural aesthetic.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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Tarek posted a photo on Instagram at the time of the foursome smiling at the table together over a meal of wine, sushi and french fries.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
8 July 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
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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 18 Jul. 2025.
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