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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His 1976 documentary The Blank Generation, shot with Ivan Král, captured footage of music acts like the Patti Smith Group, Blondie, the Ramones, Talking Heads, and others at fabled downtown clubs like Max's Kansas City, CBGB, and the Bottom Line (none of which exist anymore).
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Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
Güero’s Taco Bar (alongside the fabled Continental Club) is one of the last older businesses standing.
—Riza Cruz, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2025
Krampus, a fabled goat-like figure, has became more incorporated into holiday traditions in Wisconsin and beyond, from bar crawls to living history museums.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 5 Dec. 2025
Born Shawn Carter in Brooklyn, New York, Jay-Z turned his humble beginnings into one of the world's most fabled success stories.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
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Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
Güero’s Taco Bar (alongside the fabled Continental Club) is one of the last older businesses standing.
—Riza Cruz, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2025
Krampus, a fabled goat-like figure, has became more incorporated into holiday traditions in Wisconsin and beyond, from bar crawls to living history museums.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 5 Dec. 2025
Born Shawn Carter in Brooklyn, New York, Jay-Z turned his humble beginnings into one of the world's most fabled success stories.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
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Jessie Buckley, Jacobi Jupe and Paul Mescal put Steven Spielberg to work as the legendary director snapped a picture of the trio.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The film’s narrative kicks into gear when the legendary sun-shooting archer vanishes during a mission to rescue the dying sun, prompting Chang Er to embark on a perilous journey to the moon’s dark side alongside an earthbound bandit who crash-lands into her world.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 Jan. 2026
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The veil seamlessly transitions into sculptural braids, and the almost mythical look was topped off with perfectly clear glass tips over her natural nails.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
12 Jan. 2026
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The name Siren's Curse comes from the mythical sirens who reside in Lake Erie and lure sailors with their singing.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Jan. 2026
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Following her participation in the event, which reunited several of the stars of the famed 1966 Batman live-action series, Newmar won't attend any other fan conventions or expos.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Jan. 2026
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Stamp to be publicly unveiled A first-day-of-issue ceremony for the Muhammad Ali Forever Stamp is planned for Thursday in Louisville, Kentucky, the birthplace of the famed boxer and home to the Muhammad Ali Center, which showcases his life and legacy.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Fabled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabled. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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