storied

as in legendary
having an interesting history A movie that provides a fawning portrayal of the storied leader.

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Examples Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of storied The dining room, with expansive retractable windows, will then spill out onto a massive patio surrounded by lush perennials, romantic string lighting and large canopies overhead, resembling the popular piazzas found within the city’s storied walls. Roger Sands, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 All of the teams had time to innovate, polish, and build something that injects fresh air into a storied franchise that many thought was on its deathbed after a rough few years. Cade Onder, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024 Manchester United is recognized as one of the world’s most popular and successful sports teams, but the storied club has endured a torrid time in recent years. Sam Meredith, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024 He’s been there for the highs and lows of one of Major League Baseball’s most storied franchises, capturing photos of players, fans and iconic moments. Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for storied 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for storied
Adjective
  • Jones, the legendary polymath who died at age 91 on Sunday, spent a lifetime making music like this—music that defined its era by transcending it.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Buckshot, legendary rapper and Black Moon member, has broken his silence after footage of him being viciously assaulted in Brooklyn surfaced on social media.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Jones says that mythical golden age was mainly for white Christians who did not have to share the wealth, culture and political power with people of color.
    Russell Contreras, Axios, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Alebrijes: Even the dead need a spiritual guide Pedro Linares, an artist in Mexico City, introduced the celebration to colorful, mythical creatures known as Alebrijes in 1936.
    Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • The Fowlerville Community Theater drew direct parallels between the play — adapted from the famed diary of Anne Frank, a Jewish girl killed by Nazis in the Holocaust — and the events of Saturday night.
    David K. Li, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • In the upcoming adaptation of the famed Broadway musical, Bailey plays Fiyero, the love interest of Elphaba (Erivo).
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024

Thesaurus Entries Near storied

Cite this Entry

“Storied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/storied. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!