legendries

noun

Definition of legendriesnext
plural of legendry
as in mythologies
the body of customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings associated with a people, thing, or place although the historic King Arthur lived in the sixth century, most of the legendry regarding him and the Knights of the Round Table is set in the far more romantic age of medieval chivalry

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  1. mythologies
  2. traditions
  3. legends
Noun
  • The mythologies of the moon are as varied as the cultures that create them.
    Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 14 Oct. 2024
  • Entire mythologies are woven around the transformative power of leaders, from Steve Jobs' ‘reality distortion field’ at Apple, to the (somewhat-tarnished) cold-fusion miracle of Jack Welch's constant profits at GE.
    Dave Winsborough, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
Definition of mythologies
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  • First opened in 1970 as a product of the Chicano movement, the Denver school — now shuttered — taught its youth about Latino history and traditions.
    Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Aman is known for its properties that embrace and respect the natural environment, while also celebrating local culture and and traditions.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of traditions
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  • Vote for the best Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.
    Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Rock and roll wasn’t really built to grow old, and most late-career albums from even the greatest legends get a pat on the shoulder at best and calls for retirement at worst.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
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