as in mythic
based on, described in, or being a myth
the unicorn is a legendary creature
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Recent Examples of legendary
The film, which premiered at Berlinale 2024, centers on legendary architect and designer Michele De Lucchi as the history of concrete is explored.
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 June 2025
George Clooney is nominated for best performance by an actor in a leading role in a play for his role as the legendary journalist Edward R. Murrow in Good Night, and Good Luck.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 3 June 2025
Good Night, and Good Luck tells the real-life story of CBS journalist Edward R. Murrow (Clooney) and his legendary showdown with Red Scare Senator Joseph McCarthy.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 3 June 2025
The film simultaneously functions as a passing-of-the-torch moment between two legendary stars and a celebration of Newman, who won his only (and long-overdue) Oscar for his performance.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 24 May 2025
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 June 2025
George Clooney is nominated for best performance by an actor in a leading role in a play for his role as the legendary journalist Edward R. Murrow in Good Night, and Good Luck.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 3 June 2025
Good Night, and Good Luck tells the real-life story of CBS journalist Edward R. Murrow (Clooney) and his legendary showdown with Red Scare Senator Joseph McCarthy.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 3 June 2025
The film simultaneously functions as a passing-of-the-torch moment between two legendary stars and a celebration of Newman, who won his only (and long-overdue) Oscar for his performance.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legendary
mythical
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What makes the book so extraordinary is that is functions as a de facto catalogue for a mythical Rolex museum, chock full of images of timepieces from every Rolex era, dating to 1908, three years after the brand was founded.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
26 May 2025
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The mythical creature is said to be the origin of the first Vietnamese people.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2025
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“Legendary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legendary. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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