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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
This year's event featured a Parade of Nations, appearances by Olympic legends, and sports demonstrations across dozens of host communities.
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Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Ghostbusters legend Dan Aykroyd is EPing Night Shift.
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Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
Tennis legend Chris Evert revealed that her ovarian cancer has returned for a third time.
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Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
But Laura Dern — a screen legend in her own right — lost her mom.
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Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
24 June 2026
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Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Ghostbusters legend Dan Aykroyd is EPing Night Shift.
—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
Tennis legend Chris Evert revealed that her ovarian cancer has returned for a third time.
—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
But Laura Dern — a screen legend in her own right — lost her mom.
—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legend
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Like why does Bravo think making the captions all different sizes screams Gen Z?
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Prior to the show, Richie shared photos on Instagram and expressed excitement for the upcoming show in the caption.
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The piece’s name is also a nod to a Greek myth, in which the 50 daughters of King Danaos—the Danaïdes—were ordered to kill their husbands on their wedding night.
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Reinventing the Batman myth for a new generation of fans, Absolute Batman reimagines the Dark Knight as a working-class hero up against impossible odds on a mission to prove that even in an era of wealth, power and corruption, one good person can change the world.
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Robin Hood has long been a mascot for social justice, anti-corruption and anti-greed, but this movie posits that there’s a much darker side to the folklore around him.
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Through this historical lens, even Robin Hood folklore played differently.
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Add enough of the measured water to loosen the mixture and form a sauce; fluid but not runny is the key.
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The key for Flemings to reach that upside is to improve his gathers, get stronger through his lower half and become an even better shooter.
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But the turtle/cat comment just sounds like a summary of Aesop’s absolute worst fable.
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Shortly after his election loss, Cornyn posted on social media a fable about a frog and a scorpion.
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While the new Supergirl stars Alcock, 26, as a very different kind of Kara from the one Slater played, the actress believes this new story fits perfectly within the character's mythology.
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The work interweaves South and Southeast Asian mythologies and histories with Western cultural touchstones—from canonical artists to sacred texts—often with a deliberate sense of unease.
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With salon gel manicures and pedicures climbing past $40 a visit, social media tutorials demystifying nail care and growing concern about gel ingredients, more people are trading the salon chair for a setup on the kitchen table.
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Stepping out of a restaurant onto the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City, as diners sit at street tables, the shooter pulls out a gun and fires on his targets from behind.
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Held every Thursday evening on the city’s scenic downtown waterfront, Clematis by Night has been a West Palm Beach tradition since 1995.
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Sidney and this Mark share a teen daughter, Tatum (Isabel May), who follows the family tradition of being a Ghostface target.
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“Legend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legend. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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