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.
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legendry
Noun
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Greek mythology, in particular, has strong connections with South Asia.—
Eana Kim,
ARTnews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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All of that mythology, though, can obscure the real story.—
Jimmy Jellinek,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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No, this is the other Groundhog Day — the ritual rooted in Pennsylvania Dutch folklore, where one glimpse of a shadow can stretch winter indefinitely, and its absence signals something better on the horizon.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The show's choreographer and playwright sit down with us to chat about gathering around the campfire, folklore, and more.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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One of the most enduring royal handbag traditions dates back to Queen Elizabeth II, who reportedly used her purse as a discreet way to signal staff during public engagements.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Augustinian tradition emphasizes fraternity, humility, and reflection on our disordered desires.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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The fans are sure to clock in for its extra nuggets of lore, but there are few reasons for a non-Slimehead to take the plunge.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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White was an integral component off the bench for the Hornets in his 23 appearances, and etched himself into franchise lore by nailing the game-tying bucket to help lift the Hornets over the Miami Heat in the opening round of the play-in tournament.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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This is the unknown, true story of how the Loch Ness Monster became a legend.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
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Oettinger has been that guy before — his performance in a seven-game loss to Calgary in 2022 is the stuff of legends.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Legendry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legendry. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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