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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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Scottie Scheffler won his third consecutive PGA Tour Player of the Year award, the PGA Tour announced Tuesday, adding to the legend of the World No. 1 golfer.
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Jenna West, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
Adding to the mix is One to One: John & Yoko, a documentary exploring a transformative period in the lives of Beatles legend John Lennon and Yoko Ono.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
One of those clients was played by Rivals star and British soap legend Danny Dyer.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
Although Andretti will not be involved in the new team, his father and motorsport legend Mario Andretti will serve as a director on the board.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Jenna West, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
Adding to the mix is One to One: John & Yoko, a documentary exploring a transformative period in the lives of Beatles legend John Lennon and Yoko Ono.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
One of those clients was played by Rivals star and British soap legend Danny Dyer.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
Although Andretti will not be involved in the new team, his father and motorsport legend Mario Andretti will serve as a director on the board.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Brady, 47, shared a carousel of images of the teenager and his siblings with a heartfelt caption pointing out how dedicated and funny his son is.Raven Brunner, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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The caption noted that the public would be able to watch the service on ITV and ITVX Official on Christmas Eve. Middleton gave rare remarks about her health during the Together at Christmas event.Janelle Ash, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Read more What People Think Opinion related to business and economic issues submitted to The Hill: Debunking the myth of the military welfare queen You’re all caught up.Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
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Zucker kicked things off in the book’s foreword writing about seeing and collecting pointed diamonds from the 15th century and earlier — a point that helped Fasel to unlock a myth that engagement rings are an invention of the 20th century.Thomas Waller, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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All at once, Eggers pays homage to Schreck’s beast and contorts him entirely; honoring the folklore written by and about the people who truly believed these creatures existed and were terrified of them.Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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The venue's beloved mechanical bull, country music memorabilia, Bobby Mackey's stage costumes, a 2004 Ford Thunderbird, items related to the venue's paranormal folklore and more were sold in a public auction over the summer.Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 12 Dec. 2024
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The key would be not fully enclosing the track giving emissions and sound a place to go.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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The key lies not in fighting the block head-on, but in finding new pathways around it.JD Barker, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024
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Love Actually director Richard Curtis admits the 'stalker scene' is 'a bit weird' 07 of 20 Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020) A Willy Wonka-esque inventor brings magical toys to life in this exuberant Victorian steampunk fable.EW.com, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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That exuberant levity has clearly been calculated as a counterweight to the subject, which is explicitly a feminist fable and could so easily have felt didactic.Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2024
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The small asteroid, which is little more than 3 miles in diameter, approaches so close to the sun that it was named for the son of the sun-god Helios, who in Greek mythology lost control of his father's chariot and set the Earth ablaze.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Eros, known as Cupid in Roman mythology, was the ancient Greek god of love and desire, often depicted as a winged youth with a bow and arrow.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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In the culinary world, that spirit reveals itself in simple ingredients turning into delicious symphonies inclusive to this Eastern European land, igniting the nation’s residents, the Polish diaspora, and those keen to discover new, authentic tastes to unite over the Alexandra Foods dining table.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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But this dining table full of pink and peach flowers makes a case for considering some blooms not usually associated with the holidays.Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Today, Roberto Coin continues to break mold after mold, with each collection bringing forward new narratives articulated through exquisite gemstones, intricate detailing, and a profound respect for artisanal tradition.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
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For spices like cinnamon, the amount and frequency of consumption depends on cultural traditions and personal preference.Katarzyna Kordas, Discover Magazine, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Legend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legend. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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