sto·ried
ˈstȯr-ēd 
1
: decorated with designs representing scenes from story or history
a storied tapestry
2
: having an interesting history : celebrated in story or history
a storied institution
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2025
The 1920s bungalows offered the perfect canvas for a thoughtful revival—one that would honor the neighborhood’s storied past while creating a fresh, modern sanctuary for multiple generations.
—Stacie Stukin, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2025
Rivera and the Rockefellers have a storied history.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
King considers Althea Gibson, who in 1950 became the first Black tennis player to compete in the U.S. National Championships and had a storied career, an early inspiration.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
In 2015, Fendi moved its headquarters to the Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana in the EUR district, restoring the storied building and staging throughout the year exhibitions open to the public.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2025
The 1920s bungalows offered the perfect canvas for a thoughtful revival—one that would honor the neighborhood’s storied past while creating a fresh, modern sanctuary for multiple generations.
—Stacie Stukin, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2025
Rivera and the Rockefellers have a storied history.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
King considers Althea Gibson, who in 1950 became the first Black tennis player to compete in the U.S. National Championships and had a storied career, an early inspiration.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for storied
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“Storied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/storied. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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