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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
Her work highlights both the triumphs and struggles of Celtics legends, illuminating their roles not only as athletes but as figures in the broader American landscape.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 20 Mar. 2025
The actress' latest project is Clean Slate, a comedy co-starring comedy legend George Wallace about a trans daughter and cis father learning how to navigate the former's transition.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 12 Mar. 2025
The stadium tour, which includes Joel often pairing with fellow legends Stevie Nicks, Sting or Rod Stewart, was slated to start March 15 in Toronto.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 11 Mar. 2025
Jim Scott, a producer with four decades of experience, has worked with rock legends ranging from Tom Petty (on his Wildflowers album) to the Foo Fighters and the Chicks, earning a total of seven Grammys throughout his career.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025
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Okla Jones, Essence, 20 Mar. 2025
The actress' latest project is Clean Slate, a comedy co-starring comedy legend George Wallace about a trans daughter and cis father learning how to navigate the former's transition.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 12 Mar. 2025
The stadium tour, which includes Joel often pairing with fellow legends Stevie Nicks, Sting or Rod Stewart, was slated to start March 15 in Toronto.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 11 Mar. 2025
Jim Scott, a producer with four decades of experience, has worked with rock legends ranging from Tom Petty (on his Wildflowers album) to the Foo Fighters and the Chicks, earning a total of seven Grammys throughout his career.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legend
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Moore, 62, shared several images Wednesday night showing her family embracing on Bruce's birthday, with the star also offering a short message in the post's caption.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Several captions had the incorrect day of the week.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Mar. 2025
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Wielding Excalibur, the sword of myth, Gawain grows more powerful as the sun rises, reaching peak strength at midday.—
Alan Yuhas,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The lone creator is a myth that goes back a long time in art history.—
Jay Cheshes,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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And Butler, the volcanic personality who’s been known to generate stories worthy of folklore with his competitive spirit, didn’t produce a new tale of his greatness, scoring just 11 points.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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They’re feared as rabies carriers, blamed for pandemics and cast as the villains of folklore.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The key is to use AI to enhance strategy, not replace creativity, ensuring long-term adaptability in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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For bettors, the key is to assess whether a team has the depth and skill for sustained success, or if recent wins are masking deeper issues.—
Julia Ranney,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Many of our favorite stories, fables and rhymes came from the volumes of the set of Childcraft Books published in 1954 which accompany our family’s ages-old set of World Book Encyclopedias.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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Drawing on ancient folklore, fables and myths, Chainey’s film was branded a ‘folk horror’, a promise the film could not live up to.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
31 Jan. 2025
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Freya — one of the most powerful and beloved deities in Norse mythology — is the goddess of love, beauty, fertility and magic.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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While King Triton has legs, a Triton is described in Greek mythology as the son of Poseidon and a sea warrior with the lower body of a fish.—
John Raby,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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Reforms on the table include how to give greater roles to women in the Catholic Church, including ordaining them as deacons, and the greater inclusion of non-clergy members in governance and decision making.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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Willard’s chips are on the table, and his pile will keep growing the longer his team keeps winning.—
Childs Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Mar. 2025
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In keeping with the tradition of the Ingenieur, a soft-iron inner case shields the movement against the effects of magnetic fields.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Those laws grew out of the state’s progressive tradition, which sought to restrain the power of wealth in the political system.—
Dan Kaufman,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Legend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legend. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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