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legendary

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

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2026

Gorgeously produced with a cornucopia of photos and movie stills, this tome clocks in at 501 pages and answers almost every question you ever had about the legendary filmmaker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

John Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme,” Freddie Hubbard’s “Red Clay” and Sonny Rollins’ “Sonny Rollins on Impulse! “are just a few of the many legendary jazz albums that were recorded at Van Gelder.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

It was an all-star lineup: Cloke Rayburn; Bram Guernsey; Jack Teitelbaum; Laura Stora; none other than the legendary Cal Clarken heading the team.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

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