Definition of legendrynext
as in mythology
the body of customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings associated with a people, thing, or place although the historic King Arthur lived in the sixth century, most of the legendry regarding him and the Knights of the Round Table is set in the far more romantic age of medieval chivalry

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Recent Examples of legendry The fries entered true-crime legendry during the 2016 trial of Cindy Kaye Henderson Reese. Lawrence Specker | , al, 15 Mar. 2023
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Noun
  • While the new Supergirl stars Alcock, 26, as a very different kind of Kara from the one Slater played, the actress believes this new story fits perfectly within the character's mythology.
    Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
  • The work interweaves South and Southeast Asian mythologies and histories with Western cultural touchstones—from canonical artists to sacred texts—often with a deliberate sense of unease.
    Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 23 June 2026
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  • Robin Hood has long been a mascot for social justice, anti-corruption and anti-greed, but this movie posits that there’s a much darker side to the folklore around him.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026
  • Through this historical lens, even Robin Hood folklore played differently.
    Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 20 June 2026
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  • Each exchange led to a conversation about how their traditions and lives differed.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Andronis describes the restaurant as a traditional Greek taverna set against the caldera cliffs, blending Greek traditions with Santorini’s romance and exclusivity.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • The lore continues for Estadio Azteca, where Mexico has never lost a World Cup match.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 25 June 2026
  • The event brings with it a massive new meta game, lots of new cosmetics and obviously a whole lot of lore.
    Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
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  • The legends surrounding the team can, at times, become muddled.
    Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
  • There are legends of ghost sightings and spooky happenings on the dirt road, like the woman who reportedly wanders it in the dark, crying out for her children.
    Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2026

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“Legendry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legendry. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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