legendary
adjective
leg·end·ary
ˈle-jən-ˌder-ē 
-ˌde-rē
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of legend or a legend
legendary creatures of the sea
2
: well-known, famous
a legendary football player
Examples of legendary in a Sentence
legendary creatures from the sea
He is the most legendary football player of his time.
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Steve Bould, a first-team coach and a legendary figure at the club from his own playing days, had wanted to turn the lad into a centre-half.
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Stuart James, New York Times, 6 June 2025
Nicholas Cage stars as the legendary NFL coach, who won Super Bowl XI in 1977 for the Raiders and later became a broadcaster.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 5 June 2025
The counter and tables are crafted from the rich mahogany that’s synonymous with Rivas, while the seating evokes the upholstery on the legendary speedboats.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
Now, another legendary quarterback has chimed in with his two cents.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
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Stuart James, New York Times, 6 June 2025
Nicholas Cage stars as the legendary NFL coach, who won Super Bowl XI in 1977 for the Raiders and later became a broadcaster.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 5 June 2025
The counter and tables are crafted from the rich mahogany that’s synonymous with Rivas, while the seating evokes the upholstery on the legendary speedboats.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
Now, another legendary quarterback has chimed in with his two cents.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for legendary
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“Legendary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legendary. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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legendary
adjective
leg·end·ary
ˈlej-ən-ˌder-ē
1
: of or resembling a legend
2
: well-known, famous
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