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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
That group followed on the heels of another group Goldberg played in with his guitarist friend Bloomfield, the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, leading to the fateful gig with Dylan as the legend delighted or stunned crowds at Newport with his newish, noisy, full-band electric format.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
Dustin Pedroia earned enough Hall of Fame votes to stay on the ballot for a second year, but how close was the Boston Red Sox legend to earning enshrinement?
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
The creep-fest about filmmakers venturing into a Maryland forest to document a local legend freaked out a generation of horror fans with its shaky-cam antics and constant sense of dread.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
The 58-year-old El Salvador native is a legend in the local immigrant rights movement, the kind of guy who organized soccer leagues in L.A. factories back in the 1990s so Latin American workers from different countries could drop jingoistic rivalries to unite under their common struggles.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
Dustin Pedroia earned enough Hall of Fame votes to stay on the ballot for a second year, but how close was the Boston Red Sox legend to earning enshrinement?
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
The creep-fest about filmmakers venturing into a Maryland forest to document a local legend freaked out a generation of horror fans with its shaky-cam antics and constant sense of dread.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
The 58-year-old El Salvador native is a legend in the local immigrant rights movement, the kind of guy who organized soccer leagues in L.A. factories back in the 1990s so Latin American workers from different countries could drop jingoistic rivalries to unite under their common struggles.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legend
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According to a caption shared with the post, the intriguing wave scene was captured at the RiF010, a surf pool found in Rotterdam, the second-largest city in the Netherlands after the national capital Amsterdam.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Some attendees may prefer captions or visual aids, while others benefit more from a direct audio connection.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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While this myth has been debunked by experts, professionals still advise against going to bed without drying your hair for a plethora of reasons.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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Comprised of interviews with landlords, homeowners, real estate investors, and city officials, this book dispels the myths around the narratives that paint these Detroit homeowners as irresponsible.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
15 Jan. 2025
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This only adds to the sense of mystery surrounding the island, which is rich in local folklore.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN,
22 Jan. 2025
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In the Amazon’s Alto Juruá region, the fer-de-lance holds a special place in local folklore—one of fear and respect.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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The key is low heat to begin with and a good splash of water in there.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appétit,
15 Jan. 2025
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The key is balance — don’t sacrifice your family or your well-being for your reputation.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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Loading your audio article There’s an old fable about a frog in a boiling pot of water.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
The Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Brutalist is a Fitzcarraldo fable of artistic endeavor, a universal immigrant tale and a searing indictment of capitalism Jones plays opposite Brody as Tóth’s wife, Erzsébet, in an indelible portrait of a woman physically broken by war who remains resolutely unbroken in spirit.—
Wendell Steavenson,
Vogue,
5 Jan. 2025
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To the south is the open sea, home of a goddess who looms large in local mythology.—
Scott Mowbray Amrita Chandradas,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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Brigid, also known as Brigit or Brighid, is a prominent goddess in Celtic mythology, particularly within Ireland and Scotland.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025
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According to the post, the venue's wedding coordinator returned to the guests' table throughout the evening to discuss the tasting items with them.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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On the 16th day of Phase 1, Israeli and Hamas negotiators will return to the table to hammer out the contours of Phase 2, which includes a permanent end to the war, more prisoner and hostage releases, and a full Israeli troop withdrawal from the territory.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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Recognizing that, owners Steve and Alex Cohen have decided to break with unspoken tradition and retire the numbers of players who aren’t in the Baseball Hall of Fame.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
18 Jan. 2025
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And that’s a central part of our religious tradition: the act of creating meaning.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Legend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legend. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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