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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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Designed by one of F1's legendary design gurus and Red Bull Racing's former chief technical director, Adrian Newey, the RB17 has been crafted to deliver F1-level lap times, offering drivers the feeling of racing a Grand Prix challenger.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Vinod Khosla, the legendary billionaire investor who has warned of AI’s potential dangers, says that ultimately, the pair’s rivalry will be good for the ecosystem as a whole.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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McDonald’s is celebrating the revitalization of the mythical world with an all-new McDonaldland Meal, available starting August 12.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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Penned by renowned sommelier Enrico Bernardo, Wine & Travel Mediterranean Islands traverses the region’s mythical places where wine, culture and nature meet.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Best neighbor: The Alchemist is renowned for Heady Topper, its fabled double IPA.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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One Piece follows Monkey D. Luffy on his quest to find the legendary fabled treasure, the One Piece, and become King of the Pirates.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Semilegendary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semilegendary. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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