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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ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
The coronation of the British monarch is one of the oldest and most-storied of ceremonies.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
This year’s festival also marks a return to storied venues, including the Castro Theatre (which reopened this year) and the Grand Lake (celebrating its 100th anniversary this year).
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
Longines, the storied luxury Swiss watchmaker, has also noticed an uptick in younger customers — particularly in those looking to restore or service older pieces.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Only six times in their storied history have the Lakers been defeated by more points.
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
The coronation of the British monarch is one of the oldest and most-storied of ceremonies.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
This year’s festival also marks a return to storied venues, including the Castro Theatre (which reopened this year) and the Grand Lake (celebrating its 100th anniversary this year).
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
Longines, the storied luxury Swiss watchmaker, has also noticed an uptick in younger customers — particularly in those looking to restore or service older pieces.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
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 3 Apr. 2026.
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