legendary
adjective
leg·end·ary
ˈle-jən-ˌder-ē 
-ˌde-rē
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of legend or a legend
legendary creatures of the sea
2
: well-known, famous
a legendary football player
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legendary creatures from the sea
He is the most legendary football player of his time.
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Burton’s exploits and intellect are legendary.
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While plenty of risks remain — Milei’s party will still be in the minority in Argentina’s national legislature, and the South American nation remains deeply indebted — for now Bessent’s risky move looks to be another win, decades after his involvement in a legendary bet against the UK pound.
—Daniel Flatley, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Silver Dollar Saloon The Silver Dollar Saloon, opened in 1879, is another historic spot that has seen it all, from boomtown miners to legendary figures like Doc Holliday pulling up a chair at its grand mahogany bar.
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His journey was just beginning, yet his spirit will live on—now reunited with his legendary father among the stars.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
While plenty of risks remain — Milei’s party will still be in the minority in Argentina’s national legislature, and the South American nation remains deeply indebted — for now Bessent’s risky move looks to be another win, decades after his involvement in a legendary bet against the UK pound.
—Daniel Flatley, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Silver Dollar Saloon The Silver Dollar Saloon, opened in 1879, is another historic spot that has seen it all, from boomtown miners to legendary figures like Doc Holliday pulling up a chair at its grand mahogany bar.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
His journey was just beginning, yet his spirit will live on—now reunited with his legendary father among the stars.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for legendary
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“Legendary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legendary. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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legendary
adjective
leg·end·ary
ˈlej-ən-ˌder-ē
1
: of or resembling a legend
2
: well-known, famous
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