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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
That character is Branford ‘Breeze’ Frady Breeze (Shameik Moore), the nephew of street legends Snaps (Wendell Pierce) and Pop (Erika Woods).
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
The legend of healthcare in Cuba 1902-2024), told el Nuevo Herald.
—Sarah Moreno
updated February 19, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
The Mulan legend will guest-star beginning in season 3, and fans of Rick Riordan's book series know just how pivotal this character is.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Feb. 2026
Read on to reminisce with photos of the small-screen legend at home.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 18 Feb. 2026
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
The legend of healthcare in Cuba 1902-2024), told el Nuevo Herald.
—Sarah Moreno
updated February 19, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
The Mulan legend will guest-star beginning in season 3, and fans of Rick Riordan's book series know just how pivotal this character is.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Feb. 2026
Read on to reminisce with photos of the small-screen legend at home.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legend
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Beneath each image, a short caption describes the features of Loro Piana Royal Lightness, which has a dedicated label certifying its uniqueness.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Adam Sandler shared a throwback photo of Duvall on Intagram, praising the late actor in a heartfelt caption.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Like any good cocktail, the margarita comes with a twist of myth.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Feb. 2026
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Yaga is based on the play by Kat Sandler, who serves as the show’s writer and showrunner, and is a contemporary reimagining of the myth of Baba Yaga set in a coastal town.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
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This blend of folklore and physics effectively turned a cultural holiday into a showcase for national industrial prowess.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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According to Native American folklore, the ibis is the last to seek shelter before a hurricane and the first to come out afterward.—
Jannelle Moore,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Police have identified a suspect in the heist, though no arrests have been made and investigators are working to nail down exactly how the thief might have been able to access her vehicle keys, authorities said.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Listening and constantly changing according to need is a key, Vasquez Greenberg says.—
Annemarie Dooling,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Feb. 2026
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The brand collaborated with Shanghai Animation Film Studio, a cultural institution deeply embedded in collective memory, to reinterpret The Little Horse Crosses the River, a fable familiar to generations of Chinese audiences.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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When talking about their ending, Oppenheimer references the fable of the Scorpion and the Frog — Stephen, the scorpion, was always going to sting her.—
Samantha Highfill,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Feb. 2026
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It's got all the classic Superman mythology beginning with the Last Son of Krypton arriving to work at the Daily Planet as mild-mannered Clark Kent plus a deliciously sinister John Shea as Lex Luthor in the premiere season.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The film stars Maggie García, Patricia Peñalver, Eve Ryan and Elena Gallardo, blending occult mythology with psychological tension.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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The in-room kitchenette and outdoor dining table simplify mealtimes as well.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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But the table is so congested that putting any kind of winning run together could make a real difference while the teams above them are distracted by European commitments.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Lunar New Year celebrations are in full swing as millions participate in festivities and honor traditions believed to bring good fortune.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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On Monday, hundreds of millions of viewers witnessed an unprecedented fusion of ancient tradition and cutting-edge robotics at the 2026 China Media Group Spring Festival Gala.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Legend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legend. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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