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as in translation
an explanation or description accompanying a pictorial illustration
the legend in the science textbook indicated that the accompanying picture had been enlarged by 1000%
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as in myth
a traditional but unfounded story that gives the reason for a current custom, belief, or fact of nature
some ancient civilizations had legends about spirits that inhabited trees and rocks
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as in folklore
the body of customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings associated with a people, thing, or place
that story of how the world came to be has long been part of Native American legend
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Recent Examples of legend
The 90-year old cinema legend is not a professional himself, but carries enough weight to elevate the role beyond a simple cameo.
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Guilherme Jacobs, IndieWire, 21 May 2025
His third major title now places him in elite company, alongside legends like Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, who reached 15 PGA Tour wins before turning 29.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
The best are legends in the hood, with street names like Twin and Taco.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2025
Zahabi is the younger brother of Tristar Gym head trainer Firas Zahabi, who is best known for his time with UFC legend Georges St-Pierre.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
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Guilherme Jacobs, IndieWire, 21 May 2025
His third major title now places him in elite company, alongside legends like Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, who reached 15 PGA Tour wins before turning 29.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
The best are legends in the hood, with street names like Twin and Taco.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2025
Zahabi is the younger brother of Tristar Gym head trainer Firas Zahabi, who is best known for his time with UFC legend Georges St-Pierre.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legend
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Your social captions need to grab attention in less than three seconds.—
Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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In her post's caption, Knowles teased her daughter for pausing the concert for the gender reveal in the rain.—
Mekishana Pierre Published,
EW.com,
29 May 2025
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Historically, fonio carries deep reverence and myth.—
Osayi Endolyn,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 May 2025
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There are several myths that certain foods are bad for thyroid function, including gluten and cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, brussels sprouts, and cauliflower).—
Patty Weasler,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2025
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Interestingly, many of these states have deep traditions of folklore and supernatural narratives.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
23 May 2025
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Micky van de Ven’s acrobatic goal-line clearance will go down in Spurs folklore.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Despite its slim design, the interior holds more than meets the eye — think phone, wallet, sunglasses, keys, and then some.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Dorn and the others were given laptops and shown the different functions of keys: control, shift and caps lock, how to copy and paste.—
Barbara Ortutay,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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But even more than that, Joe wants to be the hero of this warped fable.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
16 May 2025
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The exhibition at DuSable Black History Museum features works made by Nazareno in response to Brazilian fables that that draw inspiration from the pantheon of Orixás–a system of entities worshipped in parts of Africa and Latin America.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Loosely inspired by the songstresses from Greek mythology, Netflix's Sirens is a funny, moving exploration of femininity and class.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
23 May 2025
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Beneath that dizzying madness, McQuarrie introduced a progressively more labyrinthine mythology, knitting the installments together in ways plausible and not, and expanding Hunt from impressive spy to a more elemental force.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
23 May 2025
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But to be fair and realistic, Trump hit pause to give trading partners time to come to the table and companies time to reshore their manufacturing.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
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Imagine what Turner would do if the tables were turned.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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More and more people are adjusting tradition to find something that suits them better.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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In June, the lodge will welcome Dry Fly Saloon, its on-site restaurant, serving hearty breakfasts and dinners inspired by Montana’s culinary traditions.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2025
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“Legend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legend. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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