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as in translation
an explanation or description accompanying a pictorial illustration
the legend in the science textbook indicated that the accompanying picture had been enlarged by 1000%
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as in myth
a traditional but unfounded story that gives the reason for a current custom, belief, or fact of nature
some ancient civilizations had legends about spirits that inhabited trees and rocks
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as in folklore
the body of customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings associated with a people, thing, or place
that story of how the world came to be has long been part of Native American legend
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Recent Examples of legend
The presence of true New York legends like De Shields and Junior LaBeija, who plays the nostalgic Gus, the Theater Cat, gives The Jellicle Ball inherent cred.
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
News broke Tuesday that Jake Wilkins, son of UGA and Hawks legend Dominique, is eyeing the transfer portal.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 8 Apr. 2026
King doesn’t need to be a legend just yet.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
As legend goes, Portuguese sailors brought those very hot chiles from West Africa back to their country, where chicken became the culinary canvas for this spice, with the addition of garlic, lemon juice and vinegar.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
News broke Tuesday that Jake Wilkins, son of UGA and Hawks legend Dominique, is eyeing the transfer portal.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 8 Apr. 2026
King doesn’t need to be a legend just yet.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
As legend goes, Portuguese sailors brought those very hot chiles from West Africa back to their country, where chicken became the culinary canvas for this spice, with the addition of garlic, lemon juice and vinegar.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legend
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These captions are short, headline-like titles for images.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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That caption turned out to be more than casual enthusiasm.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Much of Taylor’s life is shrouded in mystery and myth.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2026
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The ‘myth of mass exodus’ Building on its data showing New York office space is still in high demand, JLL argued that the robustness of New York’s business sector is also dependent on a steady supply of qualified labor, which indicates that high-quality talent still gravitates toward the city.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
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By Julie Beck Children have a folklore all their own, and the games, rhymes, trends, and legends that catch on spread to many kids across time and space.—
Isabel Fattal,
The Atlantic,
11 Apr. 2026
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Despite Jamaica’s profound worldwide cultural influence, its folklore is rarely explored through a cinematic horror lens.—
Roberto Prieto,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
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The big key, however, was Aurora Christian drawing 15 walks and also getting plunked once by a pair of Trinity Christian pitchers.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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She was described as being in her early 20s to late 30s, 5-feet-4, 135 pounds and was wearing a multi-colored short dress with a gray sweater and a bracelet of black and yellow rubber with two keys.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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Conducted by Daniela Candillari and directed by Patricia Racette this Appalachian fable will star Gabriella Reyes as Susannah.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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As a political fable this is potent stuff.—
Fintan O’Toole,
The New York Review of Books,
9 Apr. 2026
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But now, the owners of capital want to bring the unifying corporate narrative in-house and entrust it to an insider who can create a mythology that converts brand promise into a hero’s journey, an epic tale that stars every consumer who commits him or herself to the brand’s belief system.—
Bruce Stockler,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
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With its mix of Norse mythology, eighteenth-century cryptozoology, nineteenth-century science fiction, and the biblical apocalypse, the poem tells of something tragic and mysterious lying just beyond the bounds of human knowing.—
Kathryn Hughes,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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The space will offer a stylish retreat with lounge seating, dining tables, a bespoke bar and a custom DJ booth.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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In a state where cask beers have faded, Wren House revives a cool fringe beer tradition.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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Signing a 10-year lease was a sigh of relief for the company, the result of a lengthy search that included more than 80 spaces and ensured its playful, fanciful shows would continue to be a multigenerational, SoCal tradition.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Legend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legend. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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