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legend

[lej-uhnd] / ˈlɛdʒ ənd /
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
nonfiction truth
NOUN
brief description in document
Synonyms
STRONG
cipher code device epigraph epitaph head heading inscription key motto rubric table underline

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"He was one of the best, if not the best, deals in their history," Sporting legend and former Portugal international Ricardo Sa Pinto told BBC Sport.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Twenty-five cents bought a cup of coffee, a piece of pie and one of the thin, crispy hamburgers that would make Pennington a legend in Northern California.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

The UConn legend is still trying to climb out after an unnecessary clash with South Carolina rival Dawn Staley.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The sketch show kicked off the show with a take on a viral moment from NBA legend and broadcaster Charles Barkley.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

They help us to peel back some of the layers of legend and hero worship that obscure the whole story of American history.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis