Thesaurus results for LEGEND

legend

noun

ˈle-jənd

Definition of legend

as in caption

an explanatory list of the symbols on a map or chart the legend indicated that a large circle represented a major city, while a small circle stood for a small town

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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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Recent Examples of legend Football legends such as Charlie Ward, Travis Hunter and Eric Berry headline a distinguished legacy that continues in 2026. — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The series debuted with Angel City FC co-founder Julie Uhrman, with upcoming episodes featuring Olympic legend Allyson Felix and Always Alpha co-founder Cosette Chaput, followed by Los Angeles Sparks president Stacy Johns. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Over the course of his career, Tom Petty’s voice blended beautifully with Stevie Nicks, Heartbreakers bassist Howie Epstein, and the other rock legends in the Traveling Wilburys. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 7 Aug. 2026 Grown Ups 3 is also getting another cameo from NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, who will once again play Officer Fluzoo, a bumbling local police officer. — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for legend

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Noun

One flag with several different pictures of him in action for City, with the caption, ‘My seventh year of loving you.

— Sam Lee, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Swift jokingly wrote in a caption that referred to the real name of Reynolds’ Deadpool character.

— Martha Ross, Mercury News, 31 July 2026

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Drawing on lessons from a successful telecom infrastructure acquisition, this article explores three common myths founders should reconsider when preparing their businesses for a potential exit.

— Amit Jain, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
The lunar program, for example, is named for the goddess Chang’e, described in a 4,000-year-old myth, who is celebrated each year at the Mid-Autumn Festival.

— Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

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Day two kicks off with a Gyeongbokgung Palace tour to understand the Korean folklore behind mythological creatures with parallels to the movie’s evil boy band, Saja Boys.

— Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
Much of Tulu literature and folklore has been preserved through oral tradition, especially epic ballads called paddanas.

— Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of folklore

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Here is the rather randy first trailer for Wicker, the comedic fable starring Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård and Peter Dinklage that debuted at Sundance in January.

— Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 30 July 2026
Many riders would have accepted taking a stage and the polka-dot jersey, but Carapaz’s fable is the paradigm of the man unafraid to fail.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2026

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For the past month, the women of Christopher Nolan’s adaptation have used the red carpet and other press events to interpret the mood and mythology of the film in different, yet cohesive, ways.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Standing amid the ruins of the villa and grotto, you might be overwhelmed by the ancient mythology that electrifies the air here.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of mythology

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Overall, Orlando is 7-10-2 with 23 points and entered the evening 10th in the table.

— Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
The original bones of the spa house remain—a stunning indoor pool and jacuzzi room, and a chef’s table for private dinner and a sitting room.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026

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Thoroughbred racing is a sport that is tradition heavy but also in need of capturing more of the 21st century audience.

— Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
More than a few people – even those bound to tradition – have conceded that a calendar reconfiguration wouldn’t be a bad idea, such as pushing the Preakness back to June and the Belmont to July.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

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