as in mythic
based on, described in, or being a myth
the fabled unicorn continues to be a symbol of elusive and magical beauty
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Recent Examples of fabled
Rochon’s rich, modern flair is contrasted by lush velvet fabrics from fabled Venetian textile firm Rubelli, classic prints and brass lighting.
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 2 July 2025
When free of ice, the fabled Northwest Passage connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific via the Bering Sea ‒ a 40% shorter route for ships to travel from Asia to Europe compared to using the Panama or Suez canals.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Opened in 1900, the fabled resort was long a Venetian refuge for cultural glitterati and has hosted Winston Churchill, poet Ezra Pound and celebrities including Elizabeth Taylor, Marcello Mastroianni, George Clooney, Johnny Depp and Madonna.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
The fabled course at Oakmont had been playing tough all week, much to the chagrin of the world’s best.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 15 June 2025
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 2 July 2025
When free of ice, the fabled Northwest Passage connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific via the Bering Sea ‒ a 40% shorter route for ships to travel from Asia to Europe compared to using the Panama or Suez canals.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Opened in 1900, the fabled resort was long a Venetian refuge for cultural glitterati and has hosted Winston Churchill, poet Ezra Pound and celebrities including Elizabeth Taylor, Marcello Mastroianni, George Clooney, Johnny Depp and Madonna.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
The fabled course at Oakmont had been playing tough all week, much to the chagrin of the world’s best.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fabled
Adjective
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Py for the programming language Python, and Theus for Theseus, after the Greek hero who killed the mythical Minotaur.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
21 July 2025
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There’s a great new smiley face, a mythical creature and a playful whale.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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In memoriam: The Grammy-winning Prince of Darkness and legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne has died just weeks after reuniting with Black Sabbath for a final show in England.—
John Carlisle,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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The Grammy-winning Prince of Darkness and legendary rocker died just weeks after reuniting with Black Sabbath for a final show in England.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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“Fabled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabled. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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