semilegendary

adjective

Definition of semilegendarynext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for semilegendary
  1. legendary
  2. mythical
  3. fabled
Adjective
  • The pair opened their first restaurant together, the now-legendary Nobu in New York, not long thereafter.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • No, the Italian marque isn’t bringing back the legendary model, à la the polarizing Countach LPI 800-4.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of legendary
Adjective
  • Fast-forward from the lair of a mythical creature to the feeds of Gen-Z influencers and tangy, curd-y cheese is still having a moment.
    — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Instead of chasing a mythical peak, look for three concrete signals.
    — Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of mythical
Adjective
  • Kim's incredible performance included 12 birdies and zero bogeys, highlighted by brilliant iron play and an aggressive 24-foot birdie putt on the 18th to secure the fabled 59.
    — Mike Fore, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • But this is surely the least fabled World Cup in history, and remembered chiefly for the political tensions shortly before the following year’s outbreak of the Second World War.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of fabled

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“Semilegendary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semilegendary. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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