storied

as in legendary
having an interesting history A movie that provides a fawning portrayal of the storied leader.

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Recent Examples of storied Tennis whites have a storied history at The Championships, Wimbledon, as the dress code for competitors on the court. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 July 2025 Despite a storied history in robotics and space contributions — Canadarm, Dextre, RADARSAT and others — Canada has never launched anything to orbit from its own soil. Josh Dinner, Space.com, 8 July 2025 Its storied history is a big draw, but the 265-room hotel constantly strives to improve itself with new seasonal menus, extravagant lobby displays (from oversized flower arrangements to edible Easter décor), and sumptuous spa treatments. Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025 Although Indianapolis has a storied professional wrestling history and remains a regular spot for WWE's smaller shows, the city has yet to host another Wrestlemania. Rory Appleton, IndyStar, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for storied
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  • The 2025 Tour de France continues its challenging journey through the French countryside with Stage 7 on Friday, July 11, a 197 km trek from the coastal town of Saint-Malo to the legendary Mûr-de-Bretagne Guerlédan in Brittany.
    Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
  • In October 2024, Bronny James made his NBA debut with the Lakers, playing alongside his legendary dad LeBron and becoming part of the first father-son pair to play together in the league's history.
    Jillian Frankel, People.com, 11 July 2025
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  • And his government constructed a temple to Ram on the site of a former mosque in Ayodhya, the mythical birthplace of the eponymous hero of a Hindu epic.
    HARTOSH SINGH BAL, Foreign Affairs, 30 June 2025
  • Ozark Bathhouse, adorned with facade planters bearing pairs of mythical flying creatures, sometimes functions as a cultural center that hosts exhibits of arts and crafts.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 June 2025
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  • It was brought back to life at the Château de Miraval in 2022 by Quintard in partnership with Brad Pitt, owner of the estate, which also produces a famed rosé wine.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
  • For the Wayland location, a 737-square-foot drive-thru building that includes Hot 'n Now’s famed red metal roof is being built and assembled at Konczak’s company, B Cubed Manufacturing, in Alpena.
    Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 9 July 2025

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“Storied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/storied. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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