as in mythic
based on, described in, or being a myth
the unicorn is a legendary creature
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Some of the items and installations that the public can see are authentic wrestling masks and costumes used by legendary luchadores such as El Santo, photos and videos from legendary lucha libre matches, posters, comics, toys, collectible trading cards and original artwork.
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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
The legendary rapper, 55, has partnered with the pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk since 2021 to change the stigma surrounding obesity and educate people about its connection to cardiovascular diseases.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 23 May 2025
The episodes will be told through the lens of five of The Bible’s most legendary women: Sarah and her former slave Hagar, Sarah’s great-niece Rebekah, and Rebekah’s nieces, sisters Leah and Rachel.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 May 2025
The interview is pegged to the legendary NFL coach’s new book, The Art of Winning: Lessons from My Life in Football — and comes as Belichick’s relationship with 24-year-old Jordon Hudson continues to make headlines.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 12 May 2025
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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
The legendary rapper, 55, has partnered with the pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk since 2021 to change the stigma surrounding obesity and educate people about its connection to cardiovascular diseases.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 23 May 2025
The episodes will be told through the lens of five of The Bible’s most legendary women: Sarah and her former slave Hagar, Sarah’s great-niece Rebekah, and Rebekah’s nieces, sisters Leah and Rachel.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 May 2025
The interview is pegged to the legendary NFL coach’s new book, The Art of Winning: Lessons from My Life in Football — and comes as Belichick’s relationship with 24-year-old Jordon Hudson continues to make headlines.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 12 May 2025
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mythical
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What makes the book so extraordinary is that is functions as a de facto catalogue for a mythical Rolex museum, chock full of images of timepieces from every Rolex era, dating to 1908, three years after the brand was founded.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
26 May 2025
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The mythical creature is said to be the origin of the first Vietnamese people.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2025
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“Legendary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legendary. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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