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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Adjective
In the waters off Singapore, a recently uncovered a shipwreck with a huge cargo of blue-and-white porcelain is shedding light on the storied Chinese craft produced during the turbulent era of the Mongol Empire.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
Burnett spoke with Billboard about his work on the storied album.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2026
The ambassador’s residence was relocated to Berlin in 1999, and Felsberg acquired the storied estate from the French government in 2007.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
Now, Johnson carries both the pressure and privilege of leading a storied program.
—Sam Crenshaw, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Storied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/storied. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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