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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.
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Michael Dirda, Washington Post, 12 Jan. 2023
Michael Dirda, Washington Post, 12 Jan. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for semilegendary
Adjective
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Later iterations include tapestries reflecting the legendary works of artists like Gustav Klimt and William Morris—styles that are still popular in today’s wall hangings.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2025
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For nature lovers, Le Morne Brabant, the famous peak just across the bay from the resort, and the Black River Gorges National Park are worthy day trip options for some light hiking and taking in the island's legendary sights.—
Julie Olum,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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Even with the security, though, collectors and fans are able to get up close to items that may have previously seemed mythical.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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The electric Nebraska has become a mythical object for Springsteen fans over the years, and there’s been a lot of evidence suggesting the tapes do exist.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
19 June 2025
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The play was a commission from the fabled Steppenwolf Theatre Company, and as in much art, the brief of the commission determined the play’s path.—
Adam Moss,
Vulture,
30 May 2025
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Over a six-decade career, Kirby created or co-created some of Marvel Comics’ most fabled heroes: the Fantastic Four, the Incredible Hulk, Captain America, Iron Man, the Avengers, the X-Men, and the groundbreaking Black Panther.—
Michael Callahan,
Air Mail,
10 May 2025
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“Semilegendary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semilegendary. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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