sto·ried
ˈstȯr-ēd 
1
: decorated with designs representing scenes from story or history
a storied tapestry
2
: having an interesting history : celebrated in story or history
a storied institution
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Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Those reflections gave emotional ballast to the high-gloss production designed for spectacle on Las Vegas’ most storied stage, which Adele, Cher, Mariah Carey and Celine Dion have graced.
—Melinda Sheckells, Billboard, 31 Dec. 2025
Whitlock had a storied career spanning more than three decades in both TV and film.
—Miriam Elder, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
The screensaver-meets-overwater bungalow fantasy is brought to life on a private motu (or islet) in French Polynesia’s most storied locale.
—Terry Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Serial restaurateur Ernesto Delgado launched his regional Mexican eatery, Oaxaca, early this year, bringing the food of Mexico’s most storied cuisine — and its iconic spirit, mezcal — to North Oak Park.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Those reflections gave emotional ballast to the high-gloss production designed for spectacle on Las Vegas’ most storied stage, which Adele, Cher, Mariah Carey and Celine Dion have graced.
—Melinda Sheckells, Billboard, 31 Dec. 2025
Whitlock had a storied career spanning more than three decades in both TV and film.
—Miriam Elder, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
The screensaver-meets-overwater bungalow fantasy is brought to life on a private motu (or islet) in French Polynesia’s most storied locale.
—Terry Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Storied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/storied. Accessed 2 Jan. 2026.
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