FABLED Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

fabled

adjective

ˈfā-bəld

Definition of fabled

as in legendary

based on, described in, or being a myth the fabled unicorn continues to be a symbol of elusive and magical beauty

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Recent Examples of fabled Kim's incredible performance included 12 birdies and zero bogeys, highlighted by brilliant iron play and an aggressive 24-foot birdie putt on the 18th to secure the fabled 59. — Mike Fore, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 The fabled Austin singer-songwriter is set to narrate Rise Above, the upcoming memoir from Matthew Schnipper. — Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 17 July 2026 Commentary and opinions Bloody crashes are a fact of life on Malibu’s fabled but deadly stretch of PCH, argues columnist Robin Abcarian. — Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026 It’s known as Saltwell Island, a ghost ship, a fabled drifting island that should be avoided. — Literary Hub, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fabled

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This space used to be their home, where so many legendary moments took place, scenes that are replayed over and over on game days inside Yankee Stadium, the history of the team so essential to its appeal.

— Sam Blum, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Tour the buildings designed by legendary Glaswegian architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh—the campus is just one of the famed sites along his namesake trail (don’t miss The Lighthouse, Scotland's Centre for Design and Architecture along the route).

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of legendary

Adjective

Consider the mythic fates of Icarus, Prometheus, Hercules—all were punished rather severely for trying to expand knowledge, to make progress.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2026
This is the story of a group of parents who are rushing to get a Trojan mascot across the Canadian-American border by the end of the week to avoid tariffs, not a mythical monster.

— Conor Wight, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of mythical

Adjective

The product was originally slated to launch in 2025, but brand founder and famed makeup artist Gucci Westman put the kibosh on that plan.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
The launch marks the first time the famed medical spa (also one of the world’s best) is bringing its renowned treatments to the sea.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2026

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