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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Lawrence Specker | , al, 15 Mar. 2023
Lawrence Specker | , al, 15 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for legendry
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There is a peculiar power in how Lee framed this story within the mythology of the American West.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
27 June 2025
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The main hook was its more layered and mature take on the lore surrounding the character and the more fantastical mythology built around this specific story.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
26 June 2025
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Though often portrayed as a light-hearted spectacle, the festival is rooted in deep tradition, religious history and local folklore.—
Isabelle Rodney,
CNN Money,
29 June 2025
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The blend of realism with elements of magical realism, myth, and folklore can make the stories feel deeply rooted in place, but also transcendent, touching on something that’s universal.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2025
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This includes continuing to donate 5% of our profits to a range of organizations and activating our long-standing tradition of local volunteerism.—
Brian Cornell,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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Her words resonated deeply, encapsulating the essence of her four-decade-long career that has seamlessly blended African traditions with global influences.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Few names evoke as much reverence in American whiskey lore as Elijah Craig — a man whose life masterfully blends fact and legend, making both equally vital to the mystique of bourbon whiskey.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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This immersive theatrical experience blends history and mystery as professional performers bring to life a suspenseful tale inspired by true Florida lore and timeless crime fiction.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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The map legend now more clearly says where things like anomalies and bosses are.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Billy and his sister Elizabeth continue to keep the advertising legend’s memory alive.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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“Legendry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legendry. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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