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 The White House first added its storied screening room during the fourth term of Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1942, when the East Terrace's cloakroom was converted into a theater. Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025 For now, this marks the close of a storied chapter. New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025 Elsewhere, collaborations have helped enhance the profiles of storied brands globally. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025 The glass pyramid that now forms the entrance to the museum opened to the public in 1989, putting a modern face on a storied institution known for its exhibition of the world’s finest art. Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for storied
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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
  • Harrison's success follows a string of pro-athletes hailing from Middletown, like NBA Hall of Famer Jerry Lucas, legendary NFL wide receiver Cris Carter and World Series champion Kyle Schwarber.
    Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Oct. 2025
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  • Helen wants him for an off-the-books quest to find a possibly mythical object called the Seven Five Two, and an even more off-the-books quest to find answers about a formative childhood trauma involving the Talamasca.
    Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Given the stakes for project proponents and opponents, and CEQA’s almost mythical status, the campaign for and against the measure could be one of the most contentious ballot battles in the state’s history.
    Dan Walters, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
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  • The famed singer said a couple of her favorites include World of Warcraft and Ghost of Tsushima.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Presented by Live Nation, the tour marks a reunion for the two acts after sharing a bill at the famed Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre in Paris last June, where each artist performed overlooking the city as the sun set on the summer solstice.
    Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025

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“Storied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/storied. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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