legendary
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The distinction is reserved for "exceptional" five-star hotels that meet a dozen criteria, including a prime location, tailor-made service, and "legendary status linked to historical significance or famous guests".
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
To replace a legendary producer like Simon, Weiss appointed Nick Bilton, a former tech columnist and documentary filmmaker who possesses no traditional broadcast journalism experience.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
The legendary investor had been one of the foundation’s biggest supporters and had pledged to make annual gifts throughout his lifetime.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
In addition to expressing his belief that Vinicius had been disrespectful with his goal celebration, he pointed to the club's legendary striker Eusebio as proof that Benfica are not a racist club.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
The chief reason, however, for its legendary status, and the main reason why we can call it “The Duel” without much fear of being misunderstood, is the relative prominence of the two participants.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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