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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
Gaye, a two-time Grammy winner and songwriting legend, did not explicitly state his sexuality but was married twice in his life, to Anna Gordy for 10 years and Janis Hunter for five years.
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Prince William’s blue suit and black tie combination is something he’s worn for funerals in the past, including the November 2023 services for Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The Columbus legend needs to be dismissed once and for all.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2025
The Argentine legend, who was rested for the game along with other key starters amid a high-stakes Champions Cup week, surely was thinking the same thing everyone in the stunned crowd was thinking:
How could the team have squandered a 3-1 second half lead?
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2025
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Prince William’s blue suit and black tie combination is something he’s worn for funerals in the past, including the November 2023 services for Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The Columbus legend needs to be dismissed once and for all.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2025
The Argentine legend, who was rested for the game along with other key starters amid a high-stakes Champions Cup week, surely was thinking the same thing everyone in the stunned crowd was thinking:
How could the team have squandered a 3-1 second half lead?
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legend
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In the episode, the cast goes to a nightclub so loud that all the dialogue is shown in captions.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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In the caption, Fey is labeled as Arthur's Dorothy Zbornak, while Poehler is Getty's Sophia Petrillo, Rudolph is McClanahan's Blanche Devereux, and Lisa Kudrow is Rose Nylund, who was played by White.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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As for the myth, Rollo-Koster said eras in history when people relied on prophecies reveal a lack of control about their lives and deaths.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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The myth that's going around is Nandinas kill birds.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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The series draws from East Asian folklore about red threads of fate but repurposes the concept for the digital age.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Arabic word jinn (or djinn) influenced the modern meaning of genie—a supernatural creature from Middle Eastern folklore.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The iron box housed 16 cigarette cases, 10 bracelets, a bag made of wire mesh, a comb, a chain with a key and a powder compact.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 May 2025
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The key now is what happens with any government funding.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Max Webster’s production, which won three Tony Awards for its mesmerizing design, brings audiences along on an adventure that combines the heartfelt wisdom of a classic fable with the splendor of modern stage poetry.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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With a beautifully labyrinthian plot, Alma and Mina’s story is a modern fable about good samaritans and well-intentioned, moneyed, privileged people.—
Manuel Betancourt,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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The cloud, named Eos after the goddess of Greek mythology who signified the dawn, contains approximately 3,400 solar masses worth of gas.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Was any of that backstory shared with you as part of the character’s mythology?—
Todd Gilchrist,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2025
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The man was dressed in dark clothing and sat down at an empty table next to Noem with his back facing her after surveying the restaurant.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2025
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But although the dishwasher can effectively wash fully stainless steel table knives, those rules don’t apply for premium steak knives.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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In ancient traditions, it was seen not as something to fix, but something to feel.—
Devi Brown,
Time,
24 Apr. 2025
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By embracing change and staying customer-focused, the nursery industry will continue to flourish, rooted in both tradition and innovation.—
Tammy Sons,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Legend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legend. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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