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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
Managers named him Romulus, after the demigod from Rome’s creation myth.
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Krista Langlois, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2025
This modern myth is about to be retold in James Gunn's Superman (2025).
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 7 July 2025
On Instagram and TikTok, Dr. Day shares dermatology secrets, smashes skincare myths, and offers advice for simplifying your skincare routine.
—Carmen Rios, Flow Space, 7 July 2025
The notion that humans don’t create pastiche is a comforting myth.
—Chris Reed, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
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Krista Langlois, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2025
This modern myth is about to be retold in James Gunn's Superman (2025).
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 7 July 2025
On Instagram and TikTok, Dr. Day shares dermatology secrets, smashes skincare myths, and offers advice for simplifying your skincare routine.
—Carmen Rios, Flow Space, 7 July 2025
The notion that humans don’t create pastiche is a comforting myth.
—Chris Reed, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for myth
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The former defender spent two seasons in Serie A, from 1994 to 1996, just as Serie A legend Marco Materazzi’s career was taking off at Perugia.—
David Ferrini,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Ozzy Osbourne, the former Black Sabbath frontman and heavy metal legend also known as the Prince of Darkness, has died at 76.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
22 July 2025
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What deadly monster from ancient Greek mythology was his titular demigod hero fighting in that moment?—
EW.com,
EW.com,
22 July 2025
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In Japanese mythology, Awaji was believed to be the first island created by the gods.—
Catherine Heald,
Travel + Leisure,
22 July 2025
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Binaural beats are an auditory illusion created when two tones of slightly different frequencies are played separately into each ear at the same time.—
Noma Nazish,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The only way to have preserved its life in advance preparation would have been to give a harsh defensive clearcut to the pines that surrounded it, taking away the sound of wind through the branches and stripping the lodge of one of its best elements: the illusion of organic emergence.—
Tom Zoellner,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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As three people with remote connections to a house try to solve two brutal murders, the story becomes increasingly complicated and implausible, evolving into a fable about a cursed family.—
Pat Tompkins,
AFAR Media,
18 June 2025
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The Mulan legend is widely recounted in Chinese literature and inspired a fictional character in two Walt Disney movies based on the Chinese fable.—
Stephanie Balkwill,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2025
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Buckeye Chuck emerged from his burrow to cloudy skies, which by folklore, means spring is just around the corner.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Learn the secrets behind wands, wishing trees and other plant folklore and myths.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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In certain contexts, that unrestrained flattery might lead to psychological distress: In recent months, there have been growing reports of individuals experiencing AI psychosis, in which extensive conversations with chatbots may have amplified delusions.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
24 July 2025
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That's a chronic mental health condition where a person experiences symptoms of schizophrenia, such as hallucinations or delusions, and mood disorders like depression.—
Steve Drummond,
NPR,
23 July 2025
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This transfer of command is a family tradition: Beatrix's mother, Juliana of the Netherlands, was Queen from 1948 until her abdication in 1980 when Beatrix took over.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Good people embody qualities like calmness, conscientiousness, universalism, agreeableness, warmth, security, tradition and conformity.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Without a robust knowledge foundation, these early wins can mask serious risks—from compliance breaches to costly decision errors.—
Stéphane Donzé,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Pilot error caused the crash, according to a final report from the National Transportation Safety Board.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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“Myth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/myth. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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