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
In the film, Coel is a reclusive painter who’s hired by the children of a famous artist to pose as his assistant and gain access to a series of fabled canvases to secure their inheritance.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
In the Village Voice, where the Consumer Guide became one of the fabled alt-weekly’s go-to features from the ’70s through the ’90s, Christgau wrote like a possessed fan who breathed insight, making every capsule sound like a psychedelic sonnet.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 29 Mar. 2026
This stately masseria, built in the 16th century, is located in Mesagne, right along the fabled Appian Way, the ancient road that ran from Rome to Brindisi.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026
Much has been written about the fabled three-martini swill fests of yore, but too little has been made of the eating.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
In the Village Voice, where the Consumer Guide became one of the fabled alt-weekly’s go-to features from the ’70s through the ’90s, Christgau wrote like a possessed fan who breathed insight, making every capsule sound like a psychedelic sonnet.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 29 Mar. 2026
This stately masseria, built in the 16th century, is located in Mesagne, right along the fabled Appian Way, the ancient road that ran from Rome to Brindisi.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026
Much has been written about the fabled three-martini swill fests of yore, but too little has been made of the eating.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fabled
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The buttery, flaky crust and legendary sausage pie make this what many locals consider the definitive deep dish experience.—
Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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Over a whirlwind night, Audrey and Hubert risk their respective careers to help one another, igniting the start of a legendary forty-year creative partnership.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
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But there's also race history, manifested in fandom by Secretariat, the almost mythical champion racehorse known as Big Red who ruled the tracks in the mid-1970s.—
Javier Zarracina,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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In Phantom Combatants, Tontey transforms Karamoy from a singular historical figure into a mythic presence multiplied through a chorus of young troops, according to a press release.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Mega-shows on Rio's famed shoreline have become a draw to the city, and Madonna and Lady Gaga have given similarly massive performances in front of the iconic Copacabana Palace hotel in recent years.—
Rodrigo Viga Gaier,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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The service Staff are young, creative, attentive—balancing friendliness with just the right dose of Japan’s famed omotenashi hospitality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
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“Fabled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabled. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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