Legend
noun
A famous or important person who is known for doing something good or exceptional.
Michael Jordan is a basketball legend.
Often appears as...
- sports legend
- living legend
noun
A story from ancient times about people and events, that may or may not be true.
The legend of King Arthur has been told for centuries.
Often appears as...
- ancient legend
- local legend
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Literary
noun
A title, caption, or explanation accompanying an illustration or a map.
The map had a useful legend explaining the symbols and colors
Often appears as...
- map legend
- diagram legend
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Technical
noun
A famous or important person who is known for doing something good or exceptional.
Michael Jordan is a basketball legend.
Often appears as...
- sports legend
- living legend
noun
A story from ancient times about people and events, that may or may not be true.
The legend of King Arthur has been told for centuries.
Often appears as...
- ancient legend
- local legend
Usage tips
Literary
noun
A title, caption, or explanation accompanying an illustration or a map.
The map had a useful legend explaining the symbols and colors
Often appears as...
- map legend
- diagram legend
Usage tips
Technical
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Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Icons
Refers to people who've had a significant impact on culture or history.
Marilyn Monroe is a legend in the film industry.
Pro Tip 2/3Admiration Tone
Often indicates respect or admiration for the person's achievements.
Nelson Mandela is a legend for his fight for freedom.
Pro Tip 3/3Beyond Talents
Used for individuals whose influence extends beyond their immediate field.
Steve Jobs became a tech legend not just for Apple, but for innovation.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Icons
Refers to people who've had a significant impact on culture or history.
Marilyn Monroe is a legend in the film industry.
Pro Tip 2/3Admiration Tone
Often indicates respect or admiration for the person's achievements.
Nelson Mandela is a legend for his fight for freedom.
Pro Tip 3/3Beyond Talents
Used for individuals whose influence extends beyond their immediate field.
Steve Jobs became a tech legend not just for Apple, but for innovation.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Icons
Refers to people who've had a significant impact on culture or history.
Marilyn Monroe is a legend in the film industry.
Pro Tip 2/3Admiration Tone
Often indicates respect or admiration for the person's achievements.
Nelson Mandela is a legend for his fight for freedom.
Pro Tip 3/3Beyond Talents
Used for individuals whose influence extends beyond their immediate field.
Steve Jobs became a tech legend not just for Apple, but for innovation.
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Why do we kiss under...
to benefit from the visiting berry-eating birds. Through the many benefits it provides, mistletoe influences diversity, and allows ecosystems to flourish. You might even say that for this iconic plant, life imitates legend. In the wild, mistletoe has the power to bring things together, and in our own traditions, we see that happening, too.
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Why are sharks so...
could protect fisherman from the dangers at sea. And today, sharks are recognized as apex predators of the world's ocean and include some of the Earth's longest living vertebrates. What is it that makes these fish worthy of our ancient legends and so successful in the seas?
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A brief history of...
to the Pythagorean's notion of a perfect universe. They imagined a reality that could be described with rational, numerical patterns. Historians write that Hippasus was exhiled for publicizing his findings, while legends claim he was drowned as punishment from the gods.
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Killer Ant Swarm...
driver ants are the stuff of legend it is said that they kill everything that crosses their path it is said that no animal is safe when they're on the warpath it is even said that they will enter huts to attack people or kill babies left unattended in their courts
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The real meaning of soul...
three-quarters of an ounce he said but since that didn't exactly roll off the tongue popular legend went instead with the metric equivalent 21 grams which a few years back served as the title of a soul-searching movie in fact our bodies
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Giant's Causeway PIPE...
the Giant's Causeway with a little bit of imagination you can find evidence of the legends truth everywhere you look but scientists like geologist Patrick McKeever have their own story they say Giant's Causeway was created by
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Vampires: Folklore,...
Yet, so long as they subsist off a living being's life force, they are part of my tribe. Even sparkling vampires can be included. After all, it's the continued storytelling and reimagining of the vampire legend
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The history of tea -...
But before the poisons could end his life, a leaf drifted into his mouth. He chewed on it and it revived him, and that is how we discovered tea. Or so an ancient legend goes at least.
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The science behind the...
than we previously thought. And as we learn more about the world around us, we may uncover some of the same knowledge hidden within the myths and legends of ages passed.
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The brain in love PIPE...
Around the world, people love. They sing for love, they dance for love, they compose poems and stories about love. They tell myths and legends about love.
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Why do we kiss under...
to benefit from the visiting berry-eating birds. Through the many benefits it provides, mistletoe influences diversity, and allows ecosystems to flourish. You might even say that for this iconic plant, life imitates legend. In the wild, mistletoe has the power to bring things together, and in our own traditions, we see that happening, too.
Video examples
Why are sharks so...
could protect fisherman from the dangers at sea. And today, sharks are recognized as apex predators of the world's ocean and include some of the Earth's longest living vertebrates. What is it that makes these fish worthy of our ancient legends and so successful in the seas?
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A brief history of...
to the Pythagorean's notion of a perfect universe. They imagined a reality that could be described with rational, numerical patterns. Historians write that Hippasus was exhiled for publicizing his findings, while legends claim he was drowned as punishment from the gods.
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Killer Ant Swarm...
driver ants are the stuff of legend it is said that they kill everything that crosses their path it is said that no animal is safe when they're on the warpath it is even said that they will enter huts to attack people or kill babies left unattended in their courts
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The real meaning of soul...
three-quarters of an ounce he said but since that didn't exactly roll off the tongue popular legend went instead with the metric equivalent 21 grams which a few years back served as the title of a soul-searching movie in fact our bodies
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Giant's Causeway PIPE...
the Giant's Causeway with a little bit of imagination you can find evidence of the legends truth everywhere you look but scientists like geologist Patrick McKeever have their own story they say Giant's Causeway was created by
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Vampires: Folklore,...
Yet, so long as they subsist off a living being's life force, they are part of my tribe. Even sparkling vampires can be included. After all, it's the continued storytelling and reimagining of the vampire legend
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The history of tea -...
But before the poisons could end his life, a leaf drifted into his mouth. He chewed on it and it revived him, and that is how we discovered tea. Or so an ancient legend goes at least.
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The science behind the...
than we previously thought. And as we learn more about the world around us, we may uncover some of the same knowledge hidden within the myths and legends of ages passed.
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The brain in love PIPE...
Around the world, people love. They sing for love, they dance for love, they compose poems and stories about love. They tell myths and legends about love.
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Jeff Gutt
American Musician
No one will ever fill Scott's shoes and I'm not trying to - he's a legend. But these songs deserve to be performed and people want to hear them. I'm just honored that the guys chose me to help them continue to build this band's legacy.
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Jessie Reyez
Canadian Musician
I want to be remembered for doing something bigger than myself and making a positive impact on the world. I want to make my life worth something and to die a legend and to make my family proud.
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The Iron Sheik
Iranian Wrestler
I love the WrestleMania, and I love my family WWE. The WWE know I am the legend forever.
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Lewis Hamilton
British Driver
Ayrton Senna was an incredible legend who will be remembered and admired forever.
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Aljamain Sterling
American Athlete
Jose Aldo's a legend. He accomplished many great things in his lifetime.
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Anuel AA
Puerto Rican Musician
Wisin Y Yandel are legends. They're very smart and really humble.
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Andy Ruiz Jr.
American Athlete
I wanna be a legend, I wanna be in the world books of records.
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Lorna Luft
American Actress
My mother's life had been destroyed by the Garland legend.
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Bob Kane
American Artist
Batman has been acknowledged as a legend in my lifetime.
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Helen Hayes
American Actress
Legends die hard. They survive as truth rarely does.
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Jeff Gutt
American Musician
No one will ever fill Scott's shoes and I'm not trying to - he's a legend. But these songs deserve to be performed and people want to hear them. I'm just honored that the guys chose me to help them continue to build this band's legacy.
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Jessie Reyez
Canadian Musician
I want to be remembered for doing something bigger than myself and making a positive impact on the world. I want to make my life worth something and to die a legend and to make my family proud.
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The Iron Sheik
Iranian Wrestler
I love the WrestleMania, and I love my family WWE. The WWE know I am the legend forever.
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Lewis Hamilton
British Driver
Ayrton Senna was an incredible legend who will be remembered and admired forever.
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Aljamain Sterling
American Athlete
Jose Aldo's a legend. He accomplished many great things in his lifetime.
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Anuel AA
Puerto Rican Musician
Wisin Y Yandel are legends. They're very smart and really humble.
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Andy Ruiz Jr.
American Athlete
I wanna be a legend, I wanna be in the world books of records.
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Lorna Luft
American Actress
My mother's life had been destroyed by the Garland legend.
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Bob Kane
American Artist
Batman has been acknowledged as a legend in my lifetime.
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Helen Hayes
American Actress
Legends die hard. They survive as truth rarely does.
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