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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Liz Schubauer, The Tennessean, 27 Aug. 2025
Increasingly, polar sea ice has been melting enough each summer to permit large ships to travel from Asia to Europe via the storied Northwest Passage, saving time and money for shippers who would otherwise have to use the Panama Canal.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
By purchasing items from La Beauté Louis Vuitton, customers will be buying into an exclusive storied brand, with a proud heritage—perhaps even acquiring a small piece of history.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The dates will mark Gillis’ first time headlining the storied venue, and according to a release announcing the extension of his run there, pre-sales for the first two shows had 90,000 fans seeking tickets to the first two shows in the 19,000-seat arena.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The Grand Ole Opry, one of the most storied institutions in the U.S., marks its 100th anniversary this year.
—Liz Schubauer, The Tennessean, 27 Aug. 2025
Increasingly, polar sea ice has been melting enough each summer to permit large ships to travel from Asia to Europe via the storied Northwest Passage, saving time and money for shippers who would otherwise have to use the Panama Canal.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
By purchasing items from La Beauté Louis Vuitton, customers will be buying into an exclusive storied brand, with a proud heritage—perhaps even acquiring a small piece of history.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The dates will mark Gillis’ first time headlining the storied venue, and according to a release announcing the extension of his run there, pre-sales for the first two shows had 90,000 fans seeking tickets to the first two shows in the 19,000-seat arena.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2025
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“Storied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/storied. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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