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 The couple’s 800-square-foot rental flat became a showroom of sorts for Sally’s evolving style and discoveries from fabled markets across Europe. — Jody Garlock, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2026 Chocolate is not involved, nor is Willy Wonka or tours of his fabled, fictional candy factory. — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 Notable brands on show at the Artemest exhibition include some of the city’s most historic names, among them glassmakers Venini, WonderGlass, NasonMoretti, Micheluzzi Glass as well as fabled fabrics firms Tessitura Bevilacqua and Rubelli. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 The fabled entertainer died after a series of health issues that led her to postpone several performing commitments. — Rj Smith, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fabled

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The awards were handed out tonight at an imposing ceremony at Rio de Janeiro’s legendary Odeon cinema.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
His inner circle included the likes of Madonna, actress Zoë Kravitz and Connor Storrie, models Kate Moss and Anja Rubik, singers Rosé and Charlotte Gainsbourg, plus such legendary figures from the days of Yves as Catherine Deneuve and Betty Catroux.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of legendary

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Jennifer De Angelo Baxter sculpted green snake heads and a headpiece out of foam, aluminum foil and cardboard to conjure the mythical Greek monster Medusa.

— Dana Hedgpeth, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2026
This coincidental trait inspired researchers to name the new genus Herugavialis after Heru, or Horus, the Egyptian god associated with the construction of the mythical creature.

— Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of mythical

Adjective

Designed by Yabu Pushelberg, the famed hospitality design studio, interiors take inspiration from Easy Rider and the mythology of the American road trip.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
During the famed 1969 Apollo 11 mission, Hamilton’s software overrode an errant attempt to swap the flight computer’s primary processing to a radar system.

— Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026

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