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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
Val Kilmer's kids are sharing a statement in the wake of the Hollywood legend's Tuesday death.
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Jay Stahl, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
The walls are decorated with pictures of Charlotte high school basketball legends, from the 1980s to today.
—Langston Wertz Jr., Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2025
The classism that endures to this day in the British acting world rears its ugly head here, though Philip’s effective gentrification of Richie’s voice is depicted as the making of a legend.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 4 Apr. 2025
The legend began in 1954 when restaurateur Wolfie Cohen opened the first Pumpernik’s at 6700 Collins Ave.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
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Jay Stahl, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
The walls are decorated with pictures of Charlotte high school basketball legends, from the 1980s to today.
—Langston Wertz Jr., Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2025
The classism that endures to this day in the British acting world rears its ugly head here, though Philip’s effective gentrification of Richie’s voice is depicted as the making of a legend.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 4 Apr. 2025
The legend began in 1954 when restaurateur Wolfie Cohen opened the first Pumpernik’s at 6700 Collins Ave.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legend
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Just based on the color scheme, the person on the left is almost certainly either Milly Alcock dressed as Supergirl or her stunt double (the video caption identifies her as the latter).—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Pratt wrote in a caption to his post, celebrating Angie's milestone.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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First, there is the technology myth, the belief that older employees cannot keep pace with digital advancements.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Because Jordan only gets better and better in memory and myth.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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His designs explore a mixture of Filipino and Western dark folklore, blending elements like bat wings and vampire aesthetics with streetwear and menswear.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The small town is also a hub for Albanian folklore, with traditional music performances and crafts on display.—
Food Drink Life,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2025
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For bettors, the key is to assess whether a team has the depth and skill for sustained success, or if recent wins are masking deeper issues.—
Julia Ranney,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The key is to use AI to enhance strategy, not replace creativity, ensuring long-term adaptability in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Sean Baker’s bittersweet fable stars Mikey Madison as Ani, a 23-year-old New York exotic dancer who falls for her newest client, a Russian oligarch’s son Vanya (Mark Eydelshteyn).—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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Nicole Kidman's fairy tale life turns into a twisted fable in the trailer for her latest thriller, Holland.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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But in Roman mythology, Cupid was the god of love.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Folklore is a retreat into nostalgia and mythology, while Evermore is an exploration of grief and resilience.—
Janey Tracey,
EW.com,
9 Feb. 2025
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Jackson sat down at the table with the other candidates after moderator Pastor Michael Bell asked a question about the process for hiring Fort Worth’s next police chief after current Chief Neil Noakes retires.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2025
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For the week as a whole, all four indexes were positive, led by the tech heavy Nasdaq as shown in the third column of the table.—
Robert Barone,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Trader Joe’s has a longstanding tradition of offering reusable canvas shopping bags, which began in 1977.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The is a revered tradition, held every Tuesday Masters week.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Legend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legend. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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