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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Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Costas is a big name in broadcasting with a storied past and an encyclopedic memory of baseball history.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
A little down the road, Rhinebeck is known for its independent bookstores, antique shops, and a storied Main Street.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
As downtown Arlington continues to grow, a building with a storied past will become an apartment complex.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
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Adjective
Argentina is the defending champion with a storied history.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Costas is a big name in broadcasting with a storied past and an encyclopedic memory of baseball history.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
A little down the road, Rhinebeck is known for its independent bookstores, antique shops, and a storied Main Street.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
As downtown Arlington continues to grow, a building with a storied past will become an apartment complex.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
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“Storied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/storied. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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