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legendary

[lej-uhn-der-ee] / ˈlɛdʒ ənˌdɛr i /
ADJECTIVE
fictitious but well known
Synonyms
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fabled fabulous mythical storied
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allegorical apocryphal created customary doubtful dubious fabricated fanciful figmental handed-down imaginary imaginative improbable invented mythological related romantic told traditional unhistoric unhistorical unreal unverifiable
Antonyms
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factual infamous real true unimportant
ADJECTIVE
famous
Synonyms
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famed illustrious renowned well-known
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celebrated immortal
Antonyms
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unimportant unknown
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factual infamous real true

Example Sentences

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Augusta National takes special care to preserve the timeless experience of watching the best golfers in the world come together on the legendary course that first hosted the event in 1934.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Many shops were closed and outdoor cafes were packed in upscale neighbourhoods, as Tehran's legendary traffic jams vanished on Wednesday.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

A legendary coach, John Wooden mentored Close for years, emphasizing treating players as human beings first.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

She bought books about club culture, studied the architecture of communal spaces, and downloaded legendary DJ sets from New York's Paradise Garage.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

I glance at the family eating Indian tacos and then at the legendary grandparent behind the counter pretending not to watch us.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith