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 Morgan Fairchild got the approval of a Hollywood legend following her breakup with America’s favorite late night host. — Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Aug. 2026 Time seemed to stand still as the two spoke to Nancy; two legends in space and science meeting their own science hero. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Not unlike her late successor, Karl Lagerfeld, Coco was famous for crafting her own personal legend. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2026 Directed by Yan Lanouette Turgeon, the film stars Remi Goulet as the F1 car legend and charts his ascent to the dizzying heights of elite car racing, well before Villeneuve’s tragic death at Zolder in 1982. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for legend

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Noun

The only way to let other people experience your Pocket creation is by sharing it as a Post, pairing your little interactive gizmo with a small caption and a cover photo.

— Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026
Langley offered a subtle response on Instagram, referencing the clip in her caption.

— Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Aug. 2026

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Visitors are invited to travel across time and place to notice how societies around the world tended to weave similar, parallel myths.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
But cultural myths and urban legends have also stereotyped them into Halloween mascots, demonic beings and carriers of diseases.

— Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of myth

Noun

According to folklore, as with many of the United Kingdom’s more bizarre sports and pastimes, the idea to jump into the bog and snorkel was conceived after a few ales in a local pub.

— Rob Tanner, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Sci-fi blends with folklore as shamans stand in fields to anoint the new drone gods.

— Pablo Larios, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of folklore

Noun

That’s key for leadership positions but also for candidates who are pivoting careers or have employment gaps.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
The forecasting formula developed by Thomas is still kept under literal lock and key at the almanac’s headquarters in Dublin, New Hampshire, in an actual black box.

— HubSpot, HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of key

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Sullivan’s Anne first aired on PBS the very same night, for instance, that the erotic multicultural dance fable Flashdance was first shown on network TV.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
Even the 2025 Tigers, the team that staved off a monumental late-season collapse, lives on as a fable highlighting the importance of playing the whole schedule.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of fable

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His front row was the stuff of fashion mythology, the kind of group that could only be summoned by a muse collector of Ackermann’s caliber.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 2 Sep. 2026
In Forgotten Island, inspired by Philippine mythology, two childhood friends become trapped on a colorful island that feeds on memories.

— Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of mythology

Noun

There is still a strong chance the fight ends up at Madison Square Garden in New York City, as nothing has yet been agreed to switch to London, but Hearn’s revelation has seemingly brought the English capital back to the table.

— Chris McKenna, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
The timing caught the plaintiffs off guard, with attorneys sharing the news amongst them at the table.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

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