How to Use legendary in a Sentence
legendary
adjective- He is the most legendary football player of his time.
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In a sport known for brute strength, Allen is legendary.
— Sportsday Staff, Dallas News, 11 Apr. 2023 -
The music world is mourning the loss of the legendary Tina Turner.
— Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 24 May 2023 -
And there were heels with lion paws and boxing gloves at the toes, an homage to the legendary Miguel Adrover.
— Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2024 -
The glamorous beaches along the Côte d'Azur are legendary.
— Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2023 -
Film Festival in 2022, explores the life and art of the legendary jazz performer.
— Addie Morfoot, Variety, 10 Nov. 2023 -
The legendary actor’s journey through the plays of William Shakespeare.
— The California Independent Booksellers Alliance, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024 -
When the original lineup of the legendary R&B band Tony!
— Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2024 -
The third part of the campaign rollout features the legendary Mariah Carey and her children.
— Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 17 Oct. 2023 -
And sometimes, legendary players like Pat Cash might even be on-hand to help take your game to the next level.
— Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Dec. 2023 -
There are plenty of worthy recipes in this book, but the legendary roast chicken and warm bread salad top the list.
— Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2023 -
The image of the legendary singer Celia Cruz is now depicted on a U.S. quarter.
— Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 6 Aug. 2024 -
The home of the legendary Mayo Clinic offers some of America’s best health care.
— Scott Cohn, CNBC, 13 July 2024 -
Sleep in, but be sure to squeak into The Grand Hall before the legendary breakfast buffet wraps up at 10:30 a.m.
— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 July 2024 -
Willie Mays hasn't played in a Major League Baseball game in more than 50 years – but the legendary athlete just earned new stats.
— Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 6 June 2024 -
The company sells painting supplies, books and DVDs with the legendary artist’s name and branding.
— Christopher Parker, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Sep. 2023 -
The former Nirvana drummer shot to fame in the 1990s as one-third of the legendary grunge trio, before becoming the frontman of the Foo Fighters.
— Adam England, Peoplemag, 13 Jan. 2024 -
Marbella Club’s kids club is legendary, and for a good reason.
— Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2024 -
At 77, legendary R&B/soul singer Al Green holds claim to one of the most beautiful voices in the history of music.
— Joshua Medintz, The Enquirer, 14 July 2023 -
The stunning speed machine is the only example of the legendary car painted in the striking hue.
— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2024 -
Harper’s voice has already gained near-legendary status among the Tigers.
— Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 1 Dec. 2022 -
The slopes are uncrowded, the lift lines are short, and the tree skiing is absolutely legendary.
— Brent Rose, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2023 -
Even the casual baseball fan knows all about Kirk Gibson and his legendary walk-off home run.
— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024 -
In a dizzying span of under 24 hours this week, three legendary football coaches all lost their jobs.
— Andrew Beaton, WSJ, 12 Jan. 2024 -
Elvis Presley is still alive, conveniently hiding in the 31-year-old actor who brought him to the big screen in the Baz Luhrmann movie about the legendary singer’s life.
— Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2023 -
Thus the biblical story of Samson, the legendary Israelite warrior who sets out to defeat the Philistines.
— Jean-Pierre Filiu, Foreign Affairs, 1 Jan. 2024 -
James Earl Jones, the legendary actor who defined an era of film, television, and theater, passed away today at the age of 93.
— Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Sep. 2024 -
His concerts are legendary in South Korea for raucous good fun.
— Victoria Kim, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2022 -
For this edition, Johnson chats with the team behind the instantly legendary beauty looks in the 2023 Barbie movie.
— Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 28 July 2023 -
The bar takes its name from the street address of disco pioneer David Mancuso’s legendary parties.
— Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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