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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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Rahaman Ali, younger brother to boxing legend Muhammad Ali, has died, according to the Muhammad Ali Center.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Aug. 2025
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The postseason was front and center before the game, as clips of franchise legend Jimmy Rollins from 2008 played before his Wall of Fame induction.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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Set in a fictional town wrapped in mystery and spine-chilling traditions, Mandala Murders is a blend of mythology and crime thriller genres.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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With a screenplay by Rod Serling and Michael Wilson, Planet of the Apes imagines a civilization where fear, mythology, and suppression preserve order, and where its final revelation shatters not just the plot, but the foundations of belief itself.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
29 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 illusion of home network security Most people believe that a Wi-Fi password is enough to protect their home network.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.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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In Howard Schwartz’s version of Rabbinic folktales, the images and storylines of Jewish folklore become colorful, polymorphic, and wondrous while never losing an aura of ancient scariness.—
Jon Raymond
August 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Aug. 2025
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On a more somber note, some accounts suggest the presence of enslaved children in the building’s folklore, a haunting reminder of the region’s—and the home’s—complicated and painful past.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
29 July 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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Psychologist Sandra Klein, though, said Barahona seemed unable to move past delusions that included missing evidence and pictures that just don’t exist.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 July 2025
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Phelan, who was reelected in his Southeast Texas district in November but a month later ended his bid to keep the speaker's gavel, said awarding some of the chamber's committee chairmanships to the minority party was a decadeslong tradition that was worth preserving.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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There are many rules, expectations and traditions that the royal family is expected to follow.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
29 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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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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“Myth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/myth. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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