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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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At 6, he played a televised two-hole exhibition at Calabasas Country Club with legendary golfer Sam Snead, whose record of 82 PGA Tour victories would be equaled by Woods nearly 40 years later.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

It hoped to highlight the strength of women and fight against the archetype that women needed rescuing, Smith -- who played Kelly Garrett -- told AFP on the red carpet at Hollywood's legendary Dolby Theatre.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 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

Tiger Woods reportedly called Donald Trump shortly before the legendary golfer was arrested for DUI.

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2026

By the time the last legendary grandparent had held him and loved him as a grandson, Jason’s heartbreak felt soothed.

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