legend

Definition for legend

noun as in story of the past, often fictitious

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fable, fiction, folklore, lore, myth, mythology, tale, tradition

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narrative, saga

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folk story, folk tale, mythos

noun as in brief description in document

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cipher, code, device, epigraph, epitaph, head, heading, inscription, key, motto, rubric, table, underline

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Manchester United manager Marc Skinner described Beard as an "icon" and England legend Fara Williams said Beard was "one of a kind and had the purest of souls".

From BBC

"It's fantastic win for me because John is a legend," McGill said after reaching his fourth ranking final.

From BBC

Comic Con is introducing its Stan Lee Experience, a 1,500-square-foot booth in Aisle 200 that features an AI-powered holographic image of the late comic book legend that interacts with attendees.

From Los Angeles Times

“Star Trek” legend William Shatner saw recent reports about his health as an opportunity to raise the flag about another matter.

From Los Angeles Times

He even launches into a triumphant monologue about the legend of John Henry: All night long, Morrow says, John Henry drove steel, fighting a machine that could dig deeper and faster.

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