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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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Ed Westwick and Kelly Rutherford have a Gossip Girl mini-reunion: 'Elevator selfie with the legend herself'
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman’s wife — a businesswoman who was a steadfast companion of the screen legend and had musical talents of her own — died with him Wednesday.
Arakawa, 65, was found dead with Hackman and the couple’s dog in their New Mexico home, the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office said.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 27 Feb. 2025
Names such as James Brown, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Lena Horne, Ella Fitzgerald, B.B. King and Sam Cooke are but a few of the legends whose success was assured after treading those famous boards.
—Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
The 34-year-old Traitors star — who is the son of NBA legend Michael Jordan — was initially charged with cocaine possession, driving under intoxication and resisting arrest after his Orange County, Fla. arrest on Feb. 4.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman’s wife — a businesswoman who was a steadfast companion of the screen legend and had musical talents of her own — died with him Wednesday.
Arakawa, 65, was found dead with Hackman and the couple’s dog in their New Mexico home, the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office said.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 27 Feb. 2025
Names such as James Brown, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Lena Horne, Ella Fitzgerald, B.B. King and Sam Cooke are but a few of the legends whose success was assured after treading those famous boards.
—Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
The 34-year-old Traitors star — who is the son of NBA legend Michael Jordan — was initially charged with cocaine possession, driving under intoxication and resisting arrest after his Orange County, Fla. arrest on Feb. 4.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legend
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Contest organizers were once again kind enough to share with us a selection of this year’s honorees, with captions written by the photographers.—
Alan Taylor,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Now, the photo bore a different caption: Anaheim, California, 1920s.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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The myth that breast pain can't be a sign of cancer is persistent.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
20 Feb. 2025
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Entrepreneurship Brings Freedom One myth is that entrepreneurship brings freedom.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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The exhibit also highlights the historical significance of arachnids across different cultures, such as the Greek myth of Arachne, Anansi the Spider from Ghanaian folklore and the Spider Woman legend from the Ojibwe, Hopi and Navajo nations.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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And a string of reliably entertaining comic books, including one that reimagines Geralt as a ronin in a land of monsters drawn from Japanese folklore, prove that there’s still plenty of room for more experiments with the basic building blocks of the Witcher universe.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2025
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The key is not to avoid conflict but rather to improve skills and mindset to use it as a tool for success.—
Dileep Marway,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Inside those packets were a total of three guns, 29 rounds of ammunition, 19 tools (saw blades, security bits, screwdrivers, handcuff keys, etc.).—
Keith Sharon,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Brad Pitt, 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' (2020) In Quentin Tarantino’s alt-history fable, Pitt plays a steely stunt double equally adept at fixing TV antennas or dealing with the Manson Family, all with a grin on his weathered face.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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Its surrealistic elements blend with realistic properties and a unique video-game-like computer animation to create something remarkable: a cautious environmental fable and a testament to the power of working together to achieve a common goal.—
Barry Levitt,
Vulture,
14 Feb. 2025
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Fittingly for this mission, in mythology, Athena is Artemis' half-sister.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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In Japanese mythology, oarfish are viewed as harbingers of doom, signaling impending earthquakes.—
Amanda Holpuch,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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And the charge Jones drew on Bogdan Bogdanović with 1:53 remaining set the table for the Bulls to attempt — and, ultimately, fail — to pull off the upset win.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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By breaking down silos and flattening hierarchies, swarming leadership empowers teams to bring their unique perspectives and strengths to the table.—
Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Food is just one medium to explore the global influence and wide-ranging traditions of the African diaspora.—
Danielle Dorsey,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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This global tradition means there’s no shortage of options to explore.—
Food Drink Life,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Legend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legend. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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