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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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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

“It takes strong men,” said Hurley, the son of New Jersey high school coaching legend Bob Hurley, and the brother of Duke icon Bobby.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The 83-year-old rock legend did his latest underplay at L.A.’s Fonda Theatre on Friday night.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Football legend Pele once trod its turf, and international sporting competitions have been held there.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

That’s a real proper legend that everybody knows.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri