1
as in myth
a traditional but unfounded story that gives the reason for a current custom, belief, or fact of nature
according to one creation mythos, humans sprang from the forehead of a god
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in mythology
the body of customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings associated with a people, thing, or place
the Superman mythos has long since become ingrained in popular American culture
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of mythos
But the filmmaker is said to have made a movie that takes the mythos of Resident Evil but is very much a standalone that feels like a Cregger movie.
—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
Here’s the thing — the mythos of the man gets in the way of understanding the scientist and his importance.
—
Matthew Herper,
STAT,
30 Apr. 2026
In keeping it simple and reflecting on his old hits through the portal where he was discovered, the persona of Justin Bieber was reassessed and deconstructed in real time after years of mythos and controversy.
—
Reanna Cruz,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
Fidel Castro fostered a revolutionary mythos based on resilience and hope.
—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
23 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for mythos
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
Here’s the thing — the mythos of the man gets in the way of understanding the scientist and his importance.
—
Matthew Herper,
STAT,
30 Apr. 2026
In keeping it simple and reflecting on his old hits through the portal where he was discovered, the persona of Justin Bieber was reassessed and deconstructed in real time after years of mythos and controversy.
—
Reanna Cruz,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
Fidel Castro fostered a revolutionary mythos based on resilience and hope.
—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
23 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for mythos
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mythos
Noun
-
Despite numerous myths, a cat's fur color does not impact its personality traits.
-
This is myth, and fisheries biologists know that pike do feed during the hot months just as other fish do.
Noun
-
The threads that formed country music The American West generated its own mythologies.
-
What if Baahubali dies and has to go through the 14 realms of the afterlife in Indian mythology?
Noun
-
First, the inability to use legends outside Ultimate Team continues to be one of EA's cardinal sins.
-
But family legend has it that the one brother who settled on the island married a Native American and began a long line of Gendrons.
Noun
-
And starring Barbie Ferreira as a vigilante web sleuth, their latest project successfully tapped into an earlier strain of viral folklore that resonated strongly with IndieWire’s chief film critic David Ehrlich.
-
Others, already on the flight home, leave with their reputations enhanced, their followers multiplied and their place in World Cup folklore secure.
Noun
-
Each exchange led to a conversation about how their traditions and lives differed.
-
Andronis describes the restaurant as a traditional Greek taverna set against the caldera cliffs, blending Greek traditions with Santorini’s romance and exclusivity.
Noun
-
Due to her limited knowledge of the lore, there were characteristics that guided her transformation.
-
Swift is known for her Fourth of July parties, which have become Rhode Island lore.
Cite this Entry
“Mythos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mythos. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
