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

Lines for the free events can sometimes exceed six to eight hours, and there are Comic-Con legends that speak of even longer times. — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2026

And Kendrick will continue seeking out new ways of modernizing baseball’s Black legends, so they’re not forgotten by tomorrow’s superstars. — Christian Marshall, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

Other Dodger legends, from former owner Peter O’Malley to Steve Garvey to Tommy Lasorda, were proud, vocal Republicans as well. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

He was reunited with the original members of the band, while other rock and metal legends including Metallica, Guns N’ Roses and Alice in Chains also performed. — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

That installation celebrated the historic Celtics franchise, connecting legends such as Bill Russell and Larry Bird with current All-Stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Three of them — Hank Aaron, Eddie Mathews and Phil Niekro — are old-school legends. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 22 July 2026

Just going to different cities and seeing legends like Scarface come out, Meek Mill come out, Beanie Siegel, Freeway, CeeLo Green in Atlanta, [Uncle] Luke, Trina — just all the heavyweights just showing me that love. — Emily Rella, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

The annual ESPYs kept the Knicks’ NBA Championship celebration going Wednesday with performances by four New York rap legends. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026