Legend Synonyms

57 legend synonyms include myth, saga, epic, folk tale, folk story, traditional story, tale, story, fairy tale, and narrative. Legend is a noun, and its antonyms are myth and fact. Here are some additional synonyms for "legend" with example sentences.

Another word for Legend

57 other ways to say legend.

1. myth

  • yarn  
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  • traditional story  
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  • tradition
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  • tale  
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  • story
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  • saga  
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  • romance  
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  • oral history  
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  • old wives' tales  
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  • narrative
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  • mythus  
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  • mythos  
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  • mythology  
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  • myth  
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  • lore  
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  • folk tradition  
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  • folk tale  
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  • folk story  
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  • folklore  
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  • fantasy
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  • fairy tale  
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  • fable  
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  • epic
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2. celebrity

3. caption

  • wording  
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  • title  
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  • subtitle  
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  • subheading  
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  • slogan  
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  • rubric  
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  • motto
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  • inscription  
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  • heading  
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  • head  
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  • device
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  • dedication  
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  • colophon  
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  • caption  
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4. explanation

Use legend in a Sentence

He became a legend in the sports world.

The legend of the dragon has lasted centuries.