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Recent Examples of semilegendary
Annapurna and Nanga Parbat are particularly deadly, killing a quarter or more of the mountaineers who undertake an ascent, though not the semilegendary Maurice Herzog and Reinhold Messner.
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Michael Dirda, Washington Post, 12 Jan. 2023
Michael Dirda, Washington Post, 12 Jan. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for semilegendary
Adjective
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Deep in the heart of Crete, where myth intertwines with natural wonder, stands the legendary olive tree of Vouves.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Dressed by her regular collaborator Azzedine Alaïa in a series of clingy, hooded ensembles, the legendary model-musician looked unlike any Bond girl that came before her, but spoke to the spirit of her era perhaps better than any other had.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This sends him on a high-stakes journey to find the mythical Last Wish, a fabled star that can restore his lost lives.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega escape a murderous mythical creature in an exclusive new clip from Death of a Unicorn, in theaters March 28.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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For a group of players who seemed almost too comfortable under predecessor Gregg Berhalter at the Copa América last summer, results since Pochettino’s hiring haven’t come close to providing the fabled new-manager bounce.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Nature lovers can go for an unforgettable road trip along the country’s fabled Wilderness Road and enjoy activities like skiing, hiking and fishing.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Semilegendary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semilegendary. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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