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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  • But while Jumbo’s has garnered a mythology as a magnet for filmmakers, writers and musicians who collect impressions, the dive’s dancers have shifted from being the subject to the artists.
    Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Popular mythology still conjures images of publicists managing red carpets and exclusive guest lists.
    Julia Ruttner, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
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  • The six-room exhibition — featuring Makó’s signature approach within the world of Hungarian folklore and childhood memories — transforms fashion imagery and explores the world of identity, individuality and self-expression.
    Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Other than the occasional barks from her dog, who doesn’t appreciate being locked away for guests, the witch’s home is peaceful and a far cry from the dank, dark cottages often found in folklore.
    Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026
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  • The young royal’s enrollment marked a departure from years of tradition, replacing Scottish boarding school Gordonstoun with an institution that was closer to Princess Diana and then-Prince Charles.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • In August, Prince Alois announced a change to royal succession rules to allow women to ascend the throne on equal terms with men, breaking with three centuries of dynastic tradition.
    The Week UK, TheWeek, 8 Sep. 2026
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  • For job seekers who spent the summer sending resumes into the void, there’s another piece of September lore worth paying attention to—the job market is supposed to pick back up.
    Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
  • While Barrett suggests a whole world of lore that goes unexplored, the film’s climax is completely missing in action.
    Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Remember that national anthem, Chicago style, by local legend Jim Cornelison?
    Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Beckett’s five-year record of 41-34 is a bit light as legends go, but that World Series gem that beat the Yankees and won the 2003 championship helps justify the honor.
    Greg Cote September 6, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026

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“Legendry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legendry. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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