Thesaurus results for LEGENDS

legends

noun

plural of legend

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

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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%

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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

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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

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Recent Examples of legends The emergence of a global content marketplace has greatly expanded opportunity to create TV shows, movies, documentaries, games and more for those who control the life rights of legends such as Monroe, Elvis Presley and Muhammad Ali, estates that are also in the Authentic portfolio. —

Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 1 June 2026 There are a number of myths and legends surrounding Wilimowski, both good and bad, that are hard to verify or disprove. —

Tim Spiers, New York Times, 1 June 2026 Celebrate the legacy of the legends with this weekend tribute to Jerry and company. —

Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026 However, Gunther has been without gold for quite a while and has retired two WWE legends. —

Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026 The flick also includes a slew of superstar musician cameos from around the world including Saweetie, Jay Park, Diplo, Jessi, Jaden Smith, TOKiMONSTA, Vernon of SEVENTEEN, The Rose, and even soul legends Earth, Wind & Fire, who perform in the film. —

Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026 The new turf will feature several elements that make Boise State unique, from marking the kickoff at the 35-yard lines with images of the state of Idaho to painting the 2- and 11-yard lines orange in honor of program legends Ashton Jeanty and Kellen Moore. —

Shaun Goodwin may 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 May 2026 Salvador Dalí was among the earliest legends to discover it in 1965 after its opening. —

Lindsey Tramuta, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026 Just having old school legends like Jenna, Colby, Cirie, Ozzy and Coach back at it was such a delight to witness. —

Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026

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Local vendors and nonprofit organizations and community groups lined surrounding tables, offering resources such as LGBTQ+ support groups and mental health services.

— Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
Traveling even to a different Strip hotel could be bewildering, so tourists worn out by a day of wandering, people-watching and drinking didn’t seem to mind mediocre restaurants, content to stumble off to bed after a few turns at the tables.

— Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026