as in legendary
based on, described in, or being a myth
the fabled unicorn continues to be a symbol of elusive and magical beauty
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Recent Examples of fabled
In the film, Coel is a reclusive painter who’s hired by the children of a famous artist to pose as his assistant and gain access to a series of fabled canvases to secure their inheritance.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
In the Village Voice, where the Consumer Guide became one of the fabled alt-weekly’s go-to features from the ’70s through the ’90s, Christgau wrote like a possessed fan who breathed insight, making every capsule sound like a psychedelic sonnet.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 29 Mar. 2026
This stately masseria, built in the 16th century, is located in Mesagne, right along the fabled Appian Way, the ancient road that ran from Rome to Brindisi.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026
Much has been written about the fabled three-martini swill fests of yore, but too little has been made of the eating.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
In the Village Voice, where the Consumer Guide became one of the fabled alt-weekly’s go-to features from the ’70s through the ’90s, Christgau wrote like a possessed fan who breathed insight, making every capsule sound like a psychedelic sonnet.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 29 Mar. 2026
This stately masseria, built in the 16th century, is located in Mesagne, right along the fabled Appian Way, the ancient road that ran from Rome to Brindisi.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026
Much has been written about the fabled three-martini swill fests of yore, but too little has been made of the eating.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fabled
Adjective
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Sure, there are some legendary money managers who have outperformed the averages — over the long run.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The 41-year-old is still adding legendary plays to his collection.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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But this year’s report, published Wednesday, has the Queen City of the East – home of horror author Stephen King and the mythical birthplace of lumberjack Paul Bunyan – standing alone.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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What could be more human than to weave a mythic narrative of self and clan around what is remembered, and the slippages of what might have been?—
Horace D. Ballard,
Artforum,
22 Apr. 2026
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In Oakville, a portion of the famed To Kalon Vineyard was planted with Sauvignon Blanc in 1945, and more than 75 percent of those original vines remain productive today.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2026
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Similar Kind from Norwalk played the famed Bowery Ballroom venue in New York City earlier this month.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Fabled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabled. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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