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storied

adjective

Definition of 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 David Ellison’s quest to control two iconic Hollywood studios has finally been completed — added a rollicking new chapter to the storied recent history of Hollywood megamergers. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026 Team owner Peter O'Malley handed control of one of the most storied teams in baseball to Claire. — CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 The Panthers and Broncos, who face off Friday for the 44th time in history, share one of the most storied rivalries in Georgia. — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 2 Oct. 2026 That’s an improbable description for a longtime Wall Street exec — even more so for one who has spent 26 years climbing the ranks of Goldman Sachs, and who may soon ascend to the CEO job at the storied investment bank. — Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for storied

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This legendary hotel is part safari experience, part luxury resort, and within a stone’s throw of Victoria Falls, offering guests complimentary VIP access to one of the world’s seven natural wonders.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
So Haley Swindal, the show’s lead producer and the granddaughter of legendary New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, is partnering with Major League Baseball to promote the musical to its fans.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of legendary

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The tall temples feature square bases and conical towers adorned with intricate stone carvings of gods and mythical animals, with the three largest structures dedicated to Shiva, Brahma, and Vishnu.

— Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Stroll through the woods and encounter prehistoric scenes, luminous flowers, lantern art and a host of mythical creatures.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of mythical

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Instead of a nanny, Lowen Ashleigh (Johnson) is a up-and-coming writer hired to help famed author Verity Crawford (Hathaway) finish her series of twisted psychological thrillers after a car accident left her unable to complete them on her own.

— Glamour, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2026
An annual auction will be held at the famed botanic garden outside Santa Barbara.

— Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

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