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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
Constructed in 1991 by Larry Pratt, the Sunriver Observatory was helmed by local astronomy legend and NASA Solar System Ambassador Bob Grossfeld for more than three decades.
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Dolly Parton is gearing up for her milestone 80th birthday, but the country music legend won’t be at the Grand Ole Opry party to celebrate.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
The backstory Nimmo Bay's origin story is the stuff of wilderness legend.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Many of these stories have become part of the state's legend, but there are many more out there to tell, including yours.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 10 Jan. 2026
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Dolly Parton is gearing up for her milestone 80th birthday, but the country music legend won’t be at the Grand Ole Opry party to celebrate.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
The backstory Nimmo Bay's origin story is the stuff of wilderness legend.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Many of these stories have become part of the state's legend, but there are many more out there to tell, including yours.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legend
Noun
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Nichole did not name her alleged abuser in the caption.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Song Sung Blue actress took to Instagram to share some throwback photos of her mini-me along with a heartwarming caption to commemorate the big day.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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Because of this rare condition, superstitions and myths have permeated certain African countries, both positive and negative.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
10 Jan. 2026
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Ignore the one-page resume ‘myth’ DeMase recommends certain nuts-and-bolts resume formatting guidelines to further help make it through applicant tracking system firewalls.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
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Slavic folklore about vampires suggests one partial answer to the especial fear of the vulnerable.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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Laxness combines folklore and myth with humble details of the natural world in this delightful novel.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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This Lululmeon Everywhere Belt Bag has a generous 2-liter capacity to store all the essentials (think phone, keys, wallet, lip balm)—and then some.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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They’re equipped with a wide, smoothing waistband, a back drop-in pocket for stashing your cards or keys, and seamless legs for a streamlined look.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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One of the toasts of Sundance, Cherien Dabis’s look at the life of a Palestinian family through the decades is a moral fable in the guise of an epic drama.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
10 Jan. 2026
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The film is a fable with a modern twist.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2026
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Its place in our national mythology has been under attack for a while now.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
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The play, written by Kate Trefry and executive produced by the Duffer Brothers, came to New York after opening in London’s West End in December 2023 and brings an original story to the stage, while also tying into the mythology of the streaming series.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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Business leaders, of course, have their own interests and shareholders to serve, but Democrats can still protect the public interest while giving CEOs a seat at the table to reach pragmatic answers to difficult questions like these.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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When his name was announced, Chalamet turned to kiss Jenner at their table at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles before shouting out those who have supported him in his career, including his costars, parents and the entrepreneur.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The vocalist has led his band Fuerza Regida to top multiple Billboard charts and helped propel the Mexican corrido tradition, all while running his own label.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Kate Middleton turns 44 today—and in a break from tradition, instead of the customary portrait that usually marks the occasion, the Princess of Wales has released a video.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Legend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legend. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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