Synonyms of legends

legends

noun

plural of legend

1

as in tables

an explanatory list of the symbols on a map or chart

the legend indicated that a large circle represented a major city, while a small circle stood for a small town

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tables
• captions
• keys
• scales
• guides

2

as in captions

an explanation or description accompanying a pictorial illustration

the legend in the science textbook indicated that the accompanying picture had been enlarged by 1000%

Synonyms & Similar Words

• captions
• translations
• cutlines
• subtitles
• slogans
• keys
• mottoes
• taglines
• closed-captionings
• posies

3

as in myths

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• myths
• fables
• tales
• stories
• allegories
• parables
• mythoi
• fictions
• fantasies
• inventions
• sagas
• narratives
• fabrications
• yarns
• figments

4

as in mythologies

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mythologies
• folklores
• traditions
• lores
• myths
• information
• tales
• legendries
• mythoi
• wisdoms
• knowledges
• anecdotes
• folktales
• fables
• yarns
• folklifes
• old wives' tales

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of legends

Later in the evening Dean paid homage to two more musical legends. — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

From legends like Wilt Chamberlain, Lou Gehrig and Robinson to modern hobby darlings like Paul Skenes and SGA. — Larry Holder, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Two musical legends, Neil Young and Willie Nelson, will once again join forces on a Connecticut concert stage. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2026

Drew Brees has officially entered the great halls of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, as he, alongside other legends of the game, were inducted earlier this month. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Stick to Football is hosted by footballing legends Neville, Jamie Carragher, Jill Scott, Ian Wright and Roy Keane, and sees the group welcome guests to discuss all manner of football matters. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026

During the conversation, the director, known for directing 2001’s Super Troopers, looked back at some of the legends he’s worked with during his career. — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026

Kurniawan said Indonesia has extraordinary stories, legends and cultural heritage passed down through generations. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026

There’s a lot to unpack in the dime novel origins of the Western, as well as the dime novel to Wild West show pipeline, which was instrumental in creating global legends out of folk heroes like Buffalo Bill Cody. — Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026