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
Examples of legendary in a Sentence
legendary creatures from the sea
He is the most legendary football player of his time.
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Testifying on your own behalf in a high-profile case is a rare move that is fraught with risk, and one Madigan, a lawyer and legendary tactician, surely considered from every angle.
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Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2025
Now, in Rome’s famed Cinecittà studios, another legendary Italian supercar manufacturer is being immortalized in Moresco’s Maserati: The Brothers, with Italian actor Michele Morrone playing one of the three siblings who founded the trident brand in 1914.
—Brett Berk, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Jan. 2025
Mayo had only one season at the helm in New England after being tapped to replace the legendary Bill Belichick.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
Worth a watch for Jeff Bridges’ narration alone, this documentary shows the legendary band's entire concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2025
Now, in Rome’s famed Cinecittà studios, another legendary Italian supercar manufacturer is being immortalized in Moresco’s Maserati: The Brothers, with Italian actor Michele Morrone playing one of the three siblings who founded the trident brand in 1914.
—Brett Berk, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Jan. 2025
Mayo had only one season at the helm in New England after being tapped to replace the legendary Bill Belichick.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
Worth a watch for Jeff Bridges’ narration alone, this documentary shows the legendary band's entire concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 11 Jan. 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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