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also urban myth
as in hearsay
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Recent Examples of urban legend
The company is making its debut by developing and producing Fujiwara’s next film The Red Room, inspired by the notorious Japanese urban legend of early internet culture.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2025
According to urban legend, the woods of North America are littered with strange staircases.
—Emma Alpern, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
The plot follows a group of law enforcement officers investigating a series of mysterious murders connected to the infamous Route 666, blending supernatural elements with urban legend for a suspenseful ride through the dark history of the road.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Theories as to what happened became the stuff of urban legend and online chatter.
—David Kushner, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2025
According to urban legend, the woods of North America are littered with strange staircases.
—Emma Alpern, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
The plot follows a group of law enforcement officers investigating a series of mysterious murders connected to the infamous Route 666, blending supernatural elements with urban legend for a suspenseful ride through the dark history of the road.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Theories as to what happened became the stuff of urban legend and online chatter.
—David Kushner, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for urban legend
Noun
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District Attorney James Stainton objected that the answer would call for hearsay.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Rather than operating on hearsay or memory, both of which are highly fallible, a flowchart outlines precisely what each section of a team is doing and allows everyone to work together in greater synchrony.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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Surveying the space they’re tasked with protecting, the two men grouse about the incessant noise of FedEx workers packing up storefronts on rolling large cardboard boxes toward the exits.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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John Harbaugh looked up as the noise built to a crescendo on Saturday.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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And now there have been rumors that Harry could be headed to Sandringham with his kids, whom the king hasn’t seen in years.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
7 May 2026
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Over the years, Beverley has claimed that Vicious and Spungen had a suicide pact, fueling rumors that the bass player had intended to kill himself.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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The report, which was reviewed by The Times, blamed the issue on lax oversight and confusion among officers about when they were required to turn on their cameras.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Rachel Barber Oil prices continued to fall Thursday on reports that Iranian officials are reviewing a peace framework that could help end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The restaurant blends Mexican flavors with subtle fusion touches, including ingredients like miso and shoyu folded into dishes across the menu.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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Order at the counter from a seasonally evolving menu where every dish is a pleasure.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Internet celebrity gossip hound Perez Hilton is about to take heat from the LIBS over this one.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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Today’s Four Seasons Hotel Boston is less known as a clandestine spot for vetting gossip and more about modern luxury.—
Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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The most recent back-and-forth over talks comes after a week of sporadic clashes in the Persian Gulf, amid a month-long ceasefire.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Markets have soared and oil prices have dropped over the last week, however, amid anticipation that a deal could be close after weeks of talks and occasional setbacks.—
Peter Nicholas,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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The intimation seems to be that there might even be a human being hidden inside Daisy’s dossier.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
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Spokespeople for World Liberty Financial and the White House have repeatedly pushed back against any intimations of conflicts of interest.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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“Urban legend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urban%20legend. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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