sto·ried
ˈstȯr-ēd 
1
: decorated with designs representing scenes from story or history
a storied tapestry
2
: having an interesting history : celebrated in story or history
a storied institution
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Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
The Chicago Reader, the groundbreaking alternative weekly which has been on the brink of dissolution for years, will become a monthly in February under new owners, who are looking to reinvent the storied newspaper while turning red ink to black.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
In the latter, O’Hara played a storied Hollywood executive who was shoved aside by her studio.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
The writer has a storied career as a literary genius and editor.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Layers of luminous gold tones flow throughout the space, reminiscent of the warmth and ambience of her storied residence.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
The Chicago Reader, the groundbreaking alternative weekly which has been on the brink of dissolution for years, will become a monthly in February under new owners, who are looking to reinvent the storied newspaper while turning red ink to black.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
In the latter, O’Hara played a storied Hollywood executive who was shoved aside by her studio.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
The writer has a storied career as a literary genius and editor.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Storied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/storied. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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