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
Wyle was part of the storied original ER cast that included George Clooney, Julianna Marguilies, Eriq LaSalle, Anthony Edwards, and Sherry Stringfield.
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2025
Chiles has scored 505 career goals with the Sockers, the most in the storied franchise’s history and third all-time in the Major Arena Soccer League.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Both Madonna and Elton John have appeared on the long-running NBC sketch comedy show numerous times over the course of their storied careers.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 7 Apr. 2025
An evolving room The James S. Brady Press Briefing Room has become a storied place in American politics.
—Haisten Willis, The Washington Examiner, 6 Apr. 2025
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2025
Chiles has scored 505 career goals with the Sockers, the most in the storied franchise’s history and third all-time in the Major Arena Soccer League.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Both Madonna and Elton John have appeared on the long-running NBC sketch comedy show numerous times over the course of their storied careers.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 7 Apr. 2025
An evolving room The James S. Brady Press Briefing Room has become a storied place in American politics.
—Haisten Willis, The Washington Examiner, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for storied
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This month, après-ski parties of this unruly sort are taking over the slopes across North America to celebrate downhill skiing’s legendary pond skim.—
Anna Fiorentino,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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Paul, who defeated the legendary Mike Tyson via unanimous decision in November 2024, carries a professional record of 11-1 with 7 KOs. Chavez Jr., 39, a former world champion, has a pro record of 54-6-1 with 34 KOs.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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This relic of constitutional law, which the Supreme Court hasn’t taken seriously since its quiet death in the New Deal era, is more mythical than historical—holding, more or less, that Congress cannot delegate its lawmaking power to another branch of government.—
Cristian Farias,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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This name originates from a Greek myth. Eunice: Another historic Greek name, the mythical Eunice was the sea-nymph daughter of Nereus and Doris.—
Lydia Wang,
Parents,
8 Apr. 2025
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Set right on the thoroughfare that runs through its famed namesake area, you are surrounded by a wealth of shops, restaurants, and historical sites.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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The issue comes up in group chats, on web forums, and even, occasionally, in couples-therapy sessions that the famed psychologist Julie Gottman facilitates.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
14 Apr. 2025
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