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legendary

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

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Members of the Hearst and Soros families own homes there, along with legendary commodities trader Helmut Weymar and Amos Hostetter, a Boston-based billionaire and philanthropist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The stars of legendary American crime drama "Charlie's Angels" reunited Monday at Los Angeles' PaleyFest to celebrate 50 years since the show catapulted the trio to fame.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 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

“Willa—she’s one of the legendary grandparents—invited me to freshen up the mural this summer. I wanted to do a small-scale one first.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith