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storied

storied

24 6.7
A person, team, or place known for a famous history
  • adjective
  • /ˈstɔːrid/
: legendario
  • Charlie ́s had a storied career as a bull rider and then a bull fighter.
  • storied history

Jim Makonica was a storied USC swimmer.

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Examples

  • I'm an old man... who has enjoyed a long and storied life at sea.

  • The equestrian sport has had a long and storied history here at Pepperdine.

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  • Trial lawyer money has its own storied history in politics.

    Academic text (2007)
  • I have a long and storied history of making poor decisions.

    Blog text (4)
  • I think Fisker has had a long, storied history.

  • I came here to do a job, and that job was to resurrect one of the most storied programs in the history of college football.

  • These are two of the most storied franchises in the history of the NFL.

  • The Tribune has a long and storied history of editorial cartooning.

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  • The pandaren have a long and storied history that spans 10,000 years.

    Blog text (23)
  • The museum features an exhibit dedicated to the city's storied past, showcasing its rich history.

Synonyms

famous
vsstoried
∞ 1.0

Many people know them for something good or important

specifies a celebrated or illustrious history rather than mere recognition
historic
vsstoried
466 3.9

Important in history and often remembered for a long time

focuses more on having a celebrated or illustrious past
legendary
vsstoried
263 4.2

Very famous and admired, like a hero from old stories

means notable past but without implying myth or exaggeration
best-known
vsstoried
123 1.9

Most people know it

indicates a celebrated historical background rather than just wide recognition
renowned
vsstoried
112 4.1

Well known and respected for being very good

highlights a notable or celebrated historical background instead of broad esteem
famed
vsstoried
72 3.5

Well known and respected by many people

leans more toward having a notable past rather than simple fame
celebrated
vsstoried
63 3.2

Famous and admired for important achievements or qualities

stresses a notable historical past rather than general admiration
illustrious
vsstoried
  • Formal
31 7.4

Well known and respected for important work

emphasizes having an admired or celebrated history instead of achievements
time-honored
vsstoried
21 4.7

Valued and kept because people have done it for a long time

focuses on a celebrated or illustrious history rather than age alone
historied
vsstoried
1 8.4

With a long, famous past

is the more common label for that celebrated past

Antonyms

520 2.3

Not known or named, often with no name given

102 4.1

Not important or too small to matter

86 7.0

Not well known or famous

How Famous

legendary
263 4.2
illustrious
  • Formal
31 7.4
famous
∞ 1.0
storied
24 6.7
notable
114 3.7
known
∞ 1.0
little-known
49 7.3

Surface Forms

storied positive

Morphology

storied = story (semi-transparent) = story + ed

Derived from 'story' (narrative) + '-ed' meaning 'full of or characterised by stories'; the shift to 'celebrated/notable' is metaphorical rather than strictly literal.

Etymology

Storied meaning 'famous' comes from the same word story, which means a 'tale' or 'history'. So a 'storied' club, family, or place is one with many famous tales or a long, well-known past.