as in legendary
having an interesting history
A movie that provides a fawning portrayal of the storied leader.
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Recent Examples of storied
With such a storied past, renovations can pose some unique challenges.
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Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Serial restaurateur Ernesto Delgado launched his regional Mexican eatery, Oaxaca, early this year, bringing the food of Mexico’s most storied cuisine — and its iconic spirit, mezcal — to North Oak Park.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 1 Jan. 2026
The screensaver-meets-overwater bungalow fantasy is brought to life on a private motu (or islet) in French Polynesia’s most storied locale.
—Terry Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
On one side is arguably the most storied brand in college football, a program synonymous with championship excellence.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 31 Dec. 2025
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Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Serial restaurateur Ernesto Delgado launched his regional Mexican eatery, Oaxaca, early this year, bringing the food of Mexico’s most storied cuisine — and its iconic spirit, mezcal — to North Oak Park.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 1 Jan. 2026
The screensaver-meets-overwater bungalow fantasy is brought to life on a private motu (or islet) in French Polynesia’s most storied locale.
—Terry Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
On one side is arguably the most storied brand in college football, a program synonymous with championship excellence.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for storied
Adjective
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When a mysterious and legendary skeleton, badly injured, randomly resurfaced in 2018, an interdisciplinary team of researchers went to work to find out who the person was.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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The spotlight increased after a disastrous interview with CBS to promote the legendary coach’s book.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The repetition of that mythic version has buttressed the belief that the fight for American independence was an event somehow separate from world history.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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That was a really great mythic take.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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And now, that famed sandwich’s integrity is being scrutinized.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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The famed director and his wife formed a connection with Nanon Williams after watching a production of Lyrics From Lockdown — inspired by his story of incarceration — in Los Angeles in 2016, according to NBC News.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Storied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/storied. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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