as in mythical
based on, described in, or being a myth
the unicorn is a legendary creature
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Recent Examples of legendary
The Abbey Road Institute, a professional music production school attached to the legendary London studio, is set to open a new Los Angeles campus later this year.
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Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
6 July 2026
One example of this is the ability to book all seven of Bermuda’s golf courses, including the legendary Mid Ocean Club.
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Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
LeBron James’ handlers have not mentioned the Chicago Bulls as a potential landing site for the legendary free agent, which makes sense since James probably wants to go out on a winner.
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Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
The movie also stars Heath Ledger and Joely Richardson and was nominated for three Oscars, including legendary composer John Williams for best score.
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Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for legendary
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
6 July 2026
One example of this is the ability to book all seven of Bermuda’s golf courses, including the legendary Mid Ocean Club.
—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
LeBron James’ handlers have not mentioned the Chicago Bulls as a potential landing site for the legendary free agent, which makes sense since James probably wants to go out on a winner.
—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
The movie also stars Heath Ledger and Joely Richardson and was nominated for three Oscars, including legendary composer John Williams for best score.
—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for legendary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for legendary
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But a wiser course might be to emphasize a kind of counter-nostalgia, reclaiming a mythic past for the forces of tolerance and democratic generosity.
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Together, the band brings to life a mythic world of ancient heroes and villains, attracting an excited audience of headbangers and fantasy fanatics, many of whom show up in costume.
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The billionaire pop titan and the NFL star, both 36, kicked off their wedding festivities Thursday afternoon with a rehearsal dinner at the famed sports arena.
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Fast forward to 1953 and the Delage was apparently involved in a fender-bender and dispatched to famed coachbuilder Saoutchik for repairs.
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Days later, Kelce tried and failed to give her a friendship bracelet with his phone number on it at her Kansas City show, the first domino to fall in the couple’s fabled romance.
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Despite the defeat, though, Brazil remained the most fabled team of that World Cup, and were called the greatest national team ever by Pep Guardiola.
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“Legendary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legendary. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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