Thesaurus results for LEGENDS

legends

noun

plural of legend

as in tables

an explanatory list of the symbols on a map or chart the legend indicated that a large circle represented a major city, while a small circle stood for a small town

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as in captions

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 myths

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 mythologies

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 legends City sold many of the players who were supposed to represent the new era, with four bought in the last 18 months moved on swiftly for big fees, while club legends Rodri, Bernardo Silva and John Stones have all departed. — Sam Lee, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 After attending Jackson State University and Millsaps College, Wilson got a job at a New Orleans television station, which put her in the orbit of local jazz legends Ellis Marsalis and Alvin Batiste, among others. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Ranging from oral poetry to stage plays to culture-defining legends, these stories resonate with us for their universality and specificity alike. — Chloe Gong, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 Davidson continued, pointing to his longevity and recapturing the magic he’s built alongside legends and sharing it with a new generation of viewers. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Time seemed to stand still as the two spoke to Nancy; two legends in space and science meeting their own science hero. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Even though it was recorded remotely, their new version of the song is incredibly soulful, the effortless meeting of two legends who were clearly meant to harmonize together. — Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026 Our state is a pigskin peninsula that has spent generations producing quarterback legends. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026 On August 25, 2026, the world said goodbye to one of its most beloved music legends, Dolly Parton. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026

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From here, details almost immediately begin to emerge from bag two, as tables and cabinetry take shape in weird and wonderful ways.

— Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Accommodations and gathering spaces are closely grouped to keep people together, including the long, family-style tables for meals and board games, daily activities, and nightly happy hours hosted by the property.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026

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Luckily with the advent of social media, more people are sharing their experiences with these conditions, and this will hopefully contribute to the dispelling of myths about these conditions.

— Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Visitors are invited to travel across time and place to notice how societies around the world tended to weave similar, parallel myths.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026

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And finally, O’Donnell believes that Chanty’s mystery allows her followers and fans to develop their own mythologies and create a character of their own.

— Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
What’s often lost, however, is the Wachowskis’ deft scripting — their ability to create new worlds and weave complicated mythologies while delivering pure popcorn thrills at every turn.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026

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These are hot-swappable, which means individual keys can be changed out without soldering.

— Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
The long-sleeve, open-front design offers lightweight coverage with no fussy buttons or zippers, while functional front pockets are deep enough for a phone, keys, and other small essentials.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026

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Likewise, Schoenbrun specializes in zeitgeisty fables about 21st century isolation.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
Explore the Wild West from the back of a rickety wagon as characters share famed fables about Paul Bunyan, Babe the Blue Ox, Pecos Bill, John Henry and Hekeke.

— Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 10 July 2026

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