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legends

NOUN

story of the past, often fictitious

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fable fiction folklore lore myth mythology tale tradition

STRONG

narrative saga

WEAK

folk story folk tale mythos

Antonyms

STRONGEST

non-fiction truth

NOUN

brief description in document

Synonyms

STRONG

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Example Sentences

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Danielle Postel-Vinay and Gary Phillips pay homage to literary legends with stories that sizzle with personality and authenticity.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The latest series of BBC TV comedy-drama Beyond Paradise is leaning into the myths and legends of the South West.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Leonard Nones had a long, successful career as a photographer, shooting covers for GQ of legends Mickey Mantle, Neil Simon and Robert Goulet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Apple’s CEO Tim Cook knows all about replacing legends, having taken the helm of the tech giant following the departure of Steve Jobs in 2011.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Stories and legends about the awesome mountain man followed shortly.

From "Stone Fox" by John Reynolds Gardiner