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legendary

[lej-uhn-der-ee] / ˈlɛdʒ ənˌdɛr i /
ADJECTIVE
fictitious but well known
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fabled fabulous mythical storied
WEAK
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
WEAK
factual infamous real true unimportant
ADJECTIVE
famous
Synonyms
STRONGEST
famed illustrious renowned well-known
WEAK
celebrated immortal
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unimportant unknown
WEAK
factual infamous real true

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

South Carolina, under legendary coach Dawn Staley, is playing in the national championship game for the third straight year and fourth time in five years.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2026

The legendary 2006 World Cup-winning midfielder was only given the job of coach last June.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The story of Aunt Melissa storming out of the chapel right before the vows is legendary.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.