as in legendary
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
It’s been 43 years, 17 albums, and 32 member changes since Dave Mustaine was kicked out of Metallica, the fabled schism that galvanized the thrash-metal pioneer to form his own band.
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Eli Enis, Pitchfork, 26 Jan. 2026
The building was by the architect of the Plaza Hotel and the fabled Dakota on Central Park West.
—Steve Garbarino, HollywoodReporter, 22 Jan. 2026
That could mean the end for one of the most fabled department stores in history, whose flagship store on Fifth Avenue, considered by some to be its most valuable asset, has become a global destination.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
Ferrari’s fabled acronym for Gran Turismo Omologato basically signifies a grand-touring race car that’s been homologated for production.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2025
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Eli Enis, Pitchfork, 26 Jan. 2026
The building was by the architect of the Plaza Hotel and the fabled Dakota on Central Park West.
—Steve Garbarino, HollywoodReporter, 22 Jan. 2026
That could mean the end for one of the most fabled department stores in history, whose flagship store on Fifth Avenue, considered by some to be its most valuable asset, has become a global destination.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
Ferrari’s fabled acronym for Gran Turismo Omologato basically signifies a grand-touring race car that’s been homologated for production.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fabled
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On His Own Terms Playing one of fiction’s most iconic characters could feel daunting, especially with so many legendary portrayals already in the cultural consciousness.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Pat Cooligan owns multiple Renzo Gracie academies, which are named after his mentor and master instructor, one of the many Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners in the legendary Gracie family.—
Steve Gorches,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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The series follows a teenage boy who forms an unlikely alliance with the Fairy Queen of Celtic lore to search for malevolent mythical creatures from around the world, among them the Yeti, Baba Yaga and a Lady Dracula — not to destroy them, but to save them from impending doom.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Jones portrays the fierce warrior Prince Vlad of Wallachia, who goes on to become the mythical Dracula.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Seahawks players don’t shy away from comparisons to the famed Legion of Boom, but are looking to make their own mark as a historically great NFL defense.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Main Event Three teams — Team Fresh, Reality Royalty, and The Menaces — faced off in basketball, soccer penalty kicks, and a high-intensity dodgeball finale inside the famed league arena known for celebrity basketball showdowns.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Fabled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabled. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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