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Recent Examples of semilegendary
Annapurna and Nanga Parbat are particularly deadly, killing a quarter or more of the mountaineers who undertake an ascent, though not the semilegendary Maurice Herzog and Reinhold Messner.
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Michael Dirda, Washington Post, 12 Jan. 2023
Michael Dirda, Washington Post, 12 Jan. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for semilegendary
Adjective
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Her meticulous research and historical erudition are legendary, and her belief in the magic of fashion is unwavering.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2025
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Like many legendary New Yorkers, Millay came from somewhere else.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The series titles alludes to mythical and powerful ancient artifacts from the game universe.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The First Shadow is a stand-alone prequel to the series, and its creators say the play is, in fact, canon to its mythical universe, and could be referenced in the upcoming Season Five of the series.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The fabled Rainbow Row of pastel-colored, historic mansions is located on East Bay along the Battery, across from the seawall of Charleston Harbor.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Matt Futterman How do new players find the fabled ‘locker room’?—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Semilegendary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semilegendary. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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