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as in legend
a traditional but unfounded story that gives the reason for a current custom, belief, or fact of nature
according to an ancient Greek myth, humans acquired fire from Prometheus, a Titan who had stolen it from heaven
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as in mythology
the body of customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings associated with a people, thing, or place
over the years Davy Crockett evolved from an actual person to one of the great figures of American myth
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as in illusion
a false idea or belief
the idea that alligators can live in the sewers of New York is just a myth
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Recent Examples of myth
The idea that airlines or booking sites track your searches to hike prices remains one of the most persistent travel myths of the digital age.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025
There’s so much suffering, so much trauma and so many men laundering myths of greatness in an effort to control our daily lives.
—Alanna Bennett, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Best known by the name Jonny Fairplay, the man, the myth, the legend told one of the biggest lies in reality history during the season’s eleventh episode.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 30 May 2025
Historically, fonio carries deep reverence and myth.
—Osayi Endolyn, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2025
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025
There’s so much suffering, so much trauma and so many men laundering myths of greatness in an effort to control our daily lives.
—Alanna Bennett, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Best known by the name Jonny Fairplay, the man, the myth, the legend told one of the biggest lies in reality history during the season’s eleventh episode.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 30 May 2025
Historically, fonio carries deep reverence and myth.
—Osayi Endolyn, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for myth
Noun
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And the troubadour legend, who haunted those same Village clubs during that same time, was…a bit underwhelmed.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
4 June 2025
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The Axeman remains one of New Orleans’ most enduring legends, inspiring books, jazz ballads and even an appearance in American Horror Story, the FX series.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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The Trojan horse metaphor comes from Greek mythology, in which there is a tale of a large hollow wooden horse, secretly transporting Greek soldiers, being given as a gift to the city of Troy during the Trojan War.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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My thing was trying to uphold the integrity of Miyagi and Daniel and the mythology of the original movie.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
31 May 2025
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High ceilings, tall doors, oversized windows, and a herringbone parquet floor with oversized proportions were also key to creating the illusion of extra space.—
Mailin Sophie Zieser,
Architectural Digest,
7 June 2025
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While there is a warming and cooling sensation associated with these products, the ingredients act on nerve endings to create an illusion of hot and cold.—
Novant Health,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
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The film, which won the jury prize at the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film festival, is a hilarious fable about trying to lead a creative life and failing miserably at making ends meet.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
24 May 2025
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But even more than that, Joe wants to be the hero of this warped fable.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
16 May 2025
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The film’s blend of humor, supernatural elements and folklore struck a chord with audiences, paving the way for further exploration of the genre.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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During the five-day journey, Anangu guides will share ancestral stories and folklore.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Although she was never formally diagnosed, E.A. believes Lewes may have experienced bipolar disorder, marked by episodes of extreme paranoia and delusions, which became more frequent as time went on.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Valerie often allowed her vanity and delusion to stand in her way, but also has a certain purity in her desire for mainstream success; viewers on the show’s wavelength might alternately cringe, laugh and feel deeply for her over the course of just a few minutes.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
5 June 2025
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The World’s Top Tequila Don Nacho Tributo Reposado Tequila is crafted by the Hernandez Gutierrez family in Jalisco’s Los Altos region, paying homage to the rich traditions of Jalisco’s Highlands.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Quintel added a silver lining: while short programs and incubators may be on pause, the mentoring tradition is alive.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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The government has admitted in court that his deportation was an administrative error.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2025
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At least some of the errors produced by his code can be traced to using older versions of OpenAI models available through the VA — models not capable of solving complex tasks, according to the experts consulted by ProPublica.—
Brandon Roberts,
ProPublica,
6 June 2025
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“Myth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/myth. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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