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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
Gaye, a two-time Grammy winner and songwriting legend, did not explicitly state his sexuality but was married twice in his life, to Anna Gordy for 10 years and Janis Hunter for five years.
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Prince William’s blue suit and black tie combination is something he’s worn for funerals in the past, including the November 2023 services for Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The Columbus legend needs to be dismissed once and for all.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2025
The Argentine legend, who was rested for the game along with other key starters amid a high-stakes Champions Cup week, surely was thinking the same thing everyone in the stunned crowd was thinking:
How could the team have squandered a 3-1 second half lead?
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2025
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Prince William’s blue suit and black tie combination is something he’s worn for funerals in the past, including the November 2023 services for Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The Columbus legend needs to be dismissed once and for all.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2025
The Argentine legend, who was rested for the game along with other key starters amid a high-stakes Champions Cup week, surely was thinking the same thing everyone in the stunned crowd was thinking:
How could the team have squandered a 3-1 second half lead?
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legend
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First, the Raiders sent out a post on X, using a simple caption of the surprised eye emoji.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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In the caption, Fey is labeled as Arthur's Dorothy Zbornak, while Poehler is Getty's Sophia Petrillo, Rudolph is McClanahan's Blanche Devereux, and Lisa Kudrow is Rose Nylund, who was played by White.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Entities magically endowed with life by the gods are not a rarity in Greek myth.—
Sofia Giannuzzi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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But no politician has paid more fealty to this myth than Donald Trump.—
Made by History,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Haunting rituals, ghostly figures, and unsettling folklore combine in Chhorii 2 and the trailer for the sequel to 2021 Indian horror hit Chhorii has just dropped.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Worm Moon is the traditional name for the March full moon in early Native American and European folklore.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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The key is to ensure smartphone users know never to take or make these calls.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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The urge to indulge our five senses is strong, but the key is to slow down and savor the moment, whether that’s lounging under the sun or finding peace in the stillness.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Max Webster’s production, which won three Tony Awards for its mesmerizing design, brings audiences along on an adventure that combines the heartfelt wisdom of a classic fable with the splendor of modern stage poetry.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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With a beautifully labyrinthian plot, Alma and Mina’s story is a modern fable about good samaritans and well-intentioned, moneyed, privileged people.—
Manuel Betancourt,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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The cloud, named Eos after the goddess of Greek mythology who signified the dawn, contains approximately 3,400 solar masses worth of gas.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Was any of that backstory shared with you as part of the character’s mythology?—
Todd Gilchrist,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2025
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But although the dishwasher can effectively wash fully stainless steel table knives, those rules don’t apply for premium steak knives.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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The man was dressed in dark clothing and sat down at an empty table next to Noem with his back facing her after surveying the restaurant.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2025
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For Yi Ming, an inheritor of artistic traditions from different continents, that connection is the promise of contemporary art.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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By embracing change and staying customer-focused, the nursery industry will continue to flourish, rooted in both tradition and innovation.—
Tammy Sons,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Legend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legend. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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