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semilegendary

adjective

Definition of semilegendary

as in legendary

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Recent Examples of semilegendary Annapurna and Nanga Parbat are particularly deadly, killing a quarter or more of the mountaineers who undertake an ascent, though not the semilegendary Maurice Herzog and Reinhold Messner. — Michael Dirda, Washington Post, 12 Jan. 2023

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The legendary Danny Boyle directs, with a screenplay adapted by Graham from his stage play.

— Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 14 Sep. 2026
Big wing, big power, and big revs were the hallmarks of this legendary model variant for much of its history.

— Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of legendary

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Only Frenchman Paret-Peintre, winner up the mythical Mont Ventoux at last year’s Tour de France, was able to follow — with the powerful Van Aert easily winning the sprint for the line.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
The Norway Pavilion once included a ride called Maelstrom, which took riders through the Norwegian fjords with Vikings and mythic trolls.

— Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

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Diana’s Point is a platform where Diana, Princess of Wales, once stood back in 1986 and has a breathtaking canyon view of the fabled Green Mountain.

— Jasreen Mayal Khanna, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
The fabled entertainer died after a series of health issues that led her to postpone several performing commitments.

— RJ Smith, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

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