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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
LeBron James’ Youngest Son Bryce Bryce James, the youngest son of basketball legend LeBron and Savannah James attended his school prom.
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 3 June 2025
George Brett, all time, legend with great stories on the diamond, pine tar (game) and off the diamond.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
Only legends Sam Snead, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods accomplished that faster.
—Kendall Capps, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
Their bodies were never found, so their legend lives on.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 3 June 2025
George Brett, all time, legend with great stories on the diamond, pine tar (game) and off the diamond.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
Only legends Sam Snead, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods accomplished that faster.
—Kendall Capps, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
Their bodies were never found, so their legend lives on.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legend
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On Thursday, June 12, the 52-year-old actress shared a series of behind-the scenes snaps from her 2015 photo shoot with Annie Leibovitz for Vanity Fair along with the hashtag #tbt in the caption.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Your Instagram caption could become next week's newsletter.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The myth had inspired many works by Old Masters, including several paintings by Titian.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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The line between the reality and the myth becomes blurred, and this confusion continues to harm women, especially those who are isolated and silenced.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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The film’s blend of humor, supernatural elements and folklore struck a chord with audiences, paving the way for further exploration of the genre.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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During the five-day journey, Anangu guides will share ancestral stories and folklore.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2025
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My apartment key weighed heavier than the betrayal in my chest.—
David Lee Condrey,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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As such, Ono predicts that nurturing creativity in higher education will be a key in keeping mathematics going for future generations.—
Lyndie Chiou,
Scientific American,
6 June 2025
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The film, which won the jury prize at the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film festival, is a hilarious fable about trying to lead a creative life and failing miserably at making ends meet.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
24 May 2025
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But even more than that, Joe wants to be the hero of this warped fable.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
16 May 2025
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The Trojan horse metaphor comes from Greek mythology, in which there is a tale of a large hollow wooden horse, secretly transporting Greek soldiers, being given as a gift to the city of Troy during the Trojan War.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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My thing was trying to uphold the integrity of Miyagi and Daniel and the mythology of the original movie.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
31 May 2025
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The Panthers got off to a strong start, but the Oilers turned the tables to steal a road overtime win just as Florida had in Game 2.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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Open up the right-side grill table, and there's a fifth burner with a 176-square-inch cast iron griddle surface.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
14 June 2025
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Quintel added a silver lining: while short programs and incubators may be on pause, the mentoring tradition is alive.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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The World’s Top Tequila Don Nacho Tributo Reposado Tequila is crafted by the Hernandez Gutierrez family in Jalisco’s Los Altos region, paying homage to the rich traditions of Jalisco’s Highlands.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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“Legend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legend. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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