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1
as in legendary
based on, described in, or being a myth
for years the Spanish conquistadors searched for the mythical El Dorado, a place of unimaginable riches
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as in fantastical
not real and existing only in the imagination
the mythical unicorn
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Recent Examples of mythical
Then came Groupon, an e-commerce launch that has become almost mythic in its arc.
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Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
But half the fun of exploring the near-mythical area lies simply in getting around—via funicular, steep stairways, winding cobblestone streets, and even a little train.
—Elissa Garay, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
The encounter between Aeneas and the Carthaginian queen Dido in Book 4 of the Aeneid provides a mythical parallel to the historical story of Rome and Carthage.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Less than 100 pairs of the original release were produced and the style attained mythical status over the years, at times feeling like a sneaker that could only be seen through screens.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
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Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
But half the fun of exploring the near-mythical area lies simply in getting around—via funicular, steep stairways, winding cobblestone streets, and even a little train.
—Elissa Garay, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
The encounter between Aeneas and the Carthaginian queen Dido in Book 4 of the Aeneid provides a mythical parallel to the historical story of Rome and Carthage.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Less than 100 pairs of the original release were produced and the style attained mythical status over the years, at times feeling like a sneaker that could only be seen through screens.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mythical
Adjective
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This one was about seizing one of the sweetest victories of his legendary career … whether the old quarterback wanted to admit it or not.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Busta Rhymes proved his legendary hip hop status during his set at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Agents have smashed car windows, blown open a door to a house and patrolled the fabled MacArthur Park on horseback.—
Elliot Spagat,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Bruce Springsteen has announced a Nebraska expansion that includes the fabled Electric Nebraska sessions, released for the first time.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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To add to the trick-or-treating experience, the museum will create pretend doors throughout the museum.—
Virginia Brown,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Open is like a Disney World of tennis, only nothing is pretend.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But one thing is for certain, an unreal amount of pressure will be on him to deliver, not just making selections, but on the course itself.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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Each makes its contrary unreal, even absurd.—
Roy Scranton
August 20,
Literary Hub,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Steve Young lifts his arm, holding an imaginary football, preparing to throw.—
Seth Wickersham,
The Atlantic,
8 Sep. 2025
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Moreover, her five-letter titles refer to satellite navigation waypoints and fixes for aircraft flying in clouds or at night, that offer passage to imaginary locations defined by the interception of magnetic vectors drawn from the earth’s poles.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Jessica Simpson, Ashlee Simpson, and Ciara, along with Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters stars EJAE, REI AMI and Audrey Nuna, who make up the fictional group Huntr/x will serve as presenters throughout the evening.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Binge the autumn episodes or watch the whole thing again for the millionth time to enjoy a fictional fall getaway.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As Newton soon learned, there is a long runway between playing a fictitious, Regency-era ladies’ man and becoming one of the most recognizable designers in pop culture.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vogue,
5 Sep. 2025
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The film is set in New Mexico, in the fictitious title town—population of two thousand four hundred and thirty-five, according to a road sign—where the election year sees the mayor also up for reëlection.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Mythical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mythical. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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