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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
Zilla Fatu, the son of the late, great WWE legend Umaga, made his shocking and impactful debut for TNA Wrestling at last night's Slammiversary pay-per-view.
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
The three seized on the rare opportunity to get a piece of a pro sports team by becoming part of a new ownership group for the O’s that included high-profile names like David Rubenstein, cofounder of the private equity giant Carlyle Group, Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr., and Michael Bloomberg.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 21 July 2025
Team Collier also took down the team All-Star game scoring record, previously set by fellow Huskies legend Breanna Stewart‘s team with 143 points in 2023.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2025
Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 19 July 2025
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
The three seized on the rare opportunity to get a piece of a pro sports team by becoming part of a new ownership group for the O’s that included high-profile names like David Rubenstein, cofounder of the private equity giant Carlyle Group, Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr., and Michael Bloomberg.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 21 July 2025
Team Collier also took down the team All-Star game scoring record, previously set by fellow Huskies legend Breanna Stewart‘s team with 143 points in 2023.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2025
Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legend
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Researchers at Johns Hopkins University fed the robot visual data and captions describing each step of the procedure.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
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In response to both the heartfelt caption and Amelie’s achievement, Haack offered a simple gesture of support by liking the post.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
18 July 2025
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Reason 2: The Obsession with Control The second myth plaguing modern business is the assumption that complex systems can be controlled through tighter management processes.—
Tima Bansal,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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In my own writing, the process of myth making fascinates me.—
Irenosen Okojie
July 11,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
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Buckeye Chuck emerged from his burrow to cloudy skies, which by folklore, means spring is just around the corner.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Learn the secrets behind wands, wishing trees and other plant folklore and myths.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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The Bradenton Area, which includes Anna Maria Island and Longboat key, claims 16 miles of uninterrupted sugar-white coastline.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
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Plus, additional inner pockets further aid in organization (no more digging around for your keys or AirPods).—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 July 2025
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As three people with remote connections to a house try to solve two brutal murders, the story becomes increasingly complicated and implausible, evolving into a fable about a cursed family.—
Pat Tompkins,
AFAR Media,
18 June 2025
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The Mulan legend is widely recounted in Chinese literature and inspired a fictional character in two Walt Disney movies based on the Chinese fable.—
Stephanie Balkwill,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2025
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In Japanese mythology, Awaji was believed to be the first island created by the gods.—
Catherine Heald,
Travel + Leisure,
22 July 2025
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What deadly monster from ancient Greek mythology was his titular demigod hero fighting in that moment?—
EW.com,
EW.com,
22 July 2025
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Just as theatrical—and perhaps even more thrilling—is the restaurant’s turmeric-marinated catfish, the fish cut into hunks and twice-cooked: first, with a crisping swim in the kitchen’s deep fryer, offstage in the kitchen, then at the table, in a sizzling skillet set over a portable burner.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
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Dagwood carries on his arms and head a cornucopia of ingredients from the fridge to the kitchen table.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 July 2025
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Inspired by Brazil’s tradition of bricklayers and farm labourers who compete for money with fake brand shoes, says Miranda of his feature debut.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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This transfer of command is a family tradition: Beatrix's mother, Juliana of the Netherlands, was Queen from 1948 until her abdication in 1980 when Beatrix took over.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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“Legend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legend. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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