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Recent Examples of semilegendary
Annapurna and Nanga Parbat are particularly deadly, killing a quarter or more of the mountaineers who undertake an ascent, though not the semilegendary Maurice Herzog and Reinhold Messner.
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Michael Dirda, Washington Post, 12 Jan. 2023
Michael Dirda, Washington Post, 12 Jan. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for semilegendary
Adjective
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Welcome to Spicewood Willie Nelson wears a lot of hats: legendary singer/songwriter, actor, mentor, father and husband, with a healthy helping of humanitarian/activist in the mix.—
Leslie Kelly,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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David Johansen, who fronted the legendary 1970s proto-punk band New York Dolls and who also recorded under the pseudonym Buster Poindexter, died on Friday, February 28, his representative, Carla Parisi of Kid Logic Media, shared via email.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The success of your AI initiatives doesn't depend on finding that mythical, perfect leader.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The temple is famous for its towering gopurams (gateway towers), each covered in a riot of colors and adorned with intricate sculptures of deities, demons, and mythical creatures from Hindu mythology.—
Shalbha Sarda,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2025
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For a period of four to six weeks in late summer and early fall, the ice disappears long enough to allow cruise ship passage through the fabled Northwest Passage.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Consider that the fabled edifice on 125th Street in Harlem has for more than 90 years has been the ne plus ultra showcase for Black talent.—
Marco della Cava,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Semilegendary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semilegendary. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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