as in legendary
based on, described in, or being a myth
the fabled unicorn continues to be a symbol of elusive and magical beauty
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Recent Examples of fabled
Fretting that the fabled bash was losing its luster, Guiducci ordered up some major burnishes.
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Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Roeder, who rose through Disney’s ranks running public relations for its fabled film studio, will help D’Amaro forge closer relationships in Hollywood.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Board members were impressed with his business acumen, charisma and his deep love for Disney and its fabled history.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Bob Iger, who returned to the top job in 2022, will officially pass the baton to successor Josh D’Amaro on Wednesday, ending a fabled run in the corner office.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
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Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Roeder, who rose through Disney’s ranks running public relations for its fabled film studio, will help D’Amaro forge closer relationships in Hollywood.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Board members were impressed with his business acumen, charisma and his deep love for Disney and its fabled history.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Bob Iger, who returned to the top job in 2022, will officially pass the baton to successor Josh D’Amaro on Wednesday, ending a fabled run in the corner office.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fabled
Adjective
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The key to her game is her instinct and desire to get the ball in the net, which Aristodemo said is just like her favorite player, Argentina’s legendary Lionel Messi.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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The 6-seed Irish stunned the 2-seed Commodores 67-64 behind a legendary performance from All-American guard Hannah Hidalgo.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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Sierra Canyon finished the season 30-1 and is in the conversation for a mythical national championship.—
Tarek Fattal,
Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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But Arirang can be frustrating as a collection of sometimes aspirationally simplistic literary concepts from a group with a catalogue of songs brandishing mythic notions and philosophical concepts (sometimes hilariously).—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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It had been preceded from 1982 to 1985 by the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, a West Coast edition of the famed New Mexico festival that was presented under the auspices of the La Jolla Chamber Music Society at venues that included the Sherwood and The Old Globe in Balboa Park.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Three people were killed when a tour helicopter broke apart near Honolulu in April 2019, and that December seven people died - including three children - when one crashed in turbulent weather near the famed Na Pali Coast.—
JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Fabled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabled. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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