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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
Despite being a safe and effective treatment for obesity, many people are deterred by long-standing myths and misconceptions.
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Advertorial, Oc Register, 25 June 2025
There were a lot of misconceptions, doubts, and myths swimming under the thick sheet of silence, and women were often scared of the procedures and envisioned worst-case scenarios.
—Rebecca Grant
june 24, Literary Hub, 24 June 2025
The Amalfi Coast is no stranger to myths and legends, both of the ancient variety and the more modern kind.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025
When the photographer Víctor Zea was a child living in Lima, Peru, he was taught an Inca myth of origin.
—Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
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Advertorial, Oc Register, 25 June 2025
There were a lot of misconceptions, doubts, and myths swimming under the thick sheet of silence, and women were often scared of the procedures and envisioned worst-case scenarios.
—Rebecca Grant
june 24, Literary Hub, 24 June 2025
The Amalfi Coast is no stranger to myths and legends, both of the ancient variety and the more modern kind.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025
When the photographer Víctor Zea was a child living in Lima, Peru, he was taught an Inca myth of origin.
—Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for myth
Noun
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Several fans flooded the comments on Instagram and TikTok, calling Chief Keef a legend for finding his way into Melber’s headphones.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
10 July 2025
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Target $130 $70 (46% off) Walmart Blue’s Yeti is a USB mic legend.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
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Or choose another name from Greek mythology, as Daphne is a nymph whom the god Apollo loved.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
8 July 2025
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As such, the origin of Superman is perhaps the strongest example of entertainment in modern mythology.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
7 July 2025
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But here’s the thing: Quantity isn’t the problem—illusion is.—
Sabeer Nelliparamban,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Bistro lighting hung overhead to give the illusion of a starry night sky.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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Like all great fables, Brown’s story is deceptively simple.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2025
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Image Her necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings feature realistically wrought fauna — the fables’ foxes, monkeys, crows, cats and so on.—
Chantel Tattoli,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, La Llorona headlines Monstruos 3: The Ghosts of Latin America, the third maze based on Latin American folklore.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Again, there is a heavy influence of mythology, folklore, surrealism and fantasy.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
7 July 2025
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The series focuses on the dynamics of one Danish family and the stripping away of their—and our—delusions about climate change, status, exile, and separation.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
21 June 2025
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Researchers noted the positive effects of ecstatic epilepsy and synthesized fifty-three theoretical models of delusion.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harpers Magazine,
21 June 2025
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This includes continuing to donate 5% of our profits to a range of organizations and activating our long-standing tradition of local volunteerism.—
Brian Cornell,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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David Beckham continued his tradition of bringing his mom to Wimbledon this year.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 July 2025
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With very little margin for error, any misstep could lead to a steep correction.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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More often than not, that will allow for more room for error in an attempt to develop him on the practice squad.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2025
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“Myth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/myth. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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