as in legendary
having an interesting history
A movie that provides a fawning portrayal of the storied leader.
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Recent Examples of storied
As the son of the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy and the nephew of President John F. Kennedy, RFK Jr. occupies a central yet divisive position in the storied Kennedy family tree.
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Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
This $15 Million Duplex Penthouse Above New York’s Fifth Avenue Has Not One but 4 Terraces
The apartment isn’t the only thing with a storied past.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2025
Moda Operandi, the luxury e-commerce retailer, is partnering with The Brazilian Court Hotel, a storied Palm Beach destination, for a one-of-a-kind takeover from April 8-12.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2025
The storied co-op on West 57th Street, the city’s second-ever luxury building, has counted Fran Lebowitz and Leonard Bernstein among its previous residents.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 3 Apr. 2025
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Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
This $15 Million Duplex Penthouse Above New York’s Fifth Avenue Has Not One but 4 Terraces
The apartment isn’t the only thing with a storied past.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2025
Moda Operandi, the luxury e-commerce retailer, is partnering with The Brazilian Court Hotel, a storied Palm Beach destination, for a one-of-a-kind takeover from April 8-12.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2025
The storied co-op on West 57th Street, the city’s second-ever luxury building, has counted Fran Lebowitz and Leonard Bernstein among its previous residents.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for storied
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With a slapshot straight to the back of the net, the Washington Capitals captain, 39, officially became the NHL's all-time goal leader on Sunday, April 6, surpassing the legendary Wayne Gretzky with his 895th career goal.—
Julie Mazziotta,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The History of Cattlemen's Steakhouse Since 1910, this legendary institution (originally known as Cattlemen’s Cafe) has been serving up the freshest beef in town (the Oklahoma National Stockyards is nearby).—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2025
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This relic of constitutional law, which the Supreme Court hasn’t taken seriously since its quiet death in the New Deal era, is more mythical than historical—holding, more or less, that Congress cannot delegate its lawmaking power to another branch of government.—
Cristian Farias,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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This name originates from a Greek myth. Eunice: Another historic Greek name, the mythical Eunice was the sea-nymph daughter of Nereus and Doris.—
Lydia Wang,
Parents,
8 Apr. 2025
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Douglass, the famed abolitionist and formerly enslaved man from Maryland, found refuge in New Bedford, a whaling town with a strong antislavery tradition.—
Austin Choi-Fitzpatrick,
The Conversation,
4 Apr. 2025
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The latest New York news Image Online rage invades a famed retreat: The Chautauqua Institution, a 151-year-old intellectual center in upstate New York, has been rocked by online accusations of antisemitism and liberal bias, as well as dismay over cuts to its opera budget.—
James Barron,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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