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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
The site also hosts the Temple of Athena Nike—whose name refers to a hybridization of Athena and Nike, the goddess of victory—and the Erechtheion, which was dedicated to Athena, the mythical king Erechtheus and Poseidon, the god of the sea.
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 May 2025
What makes the book so extraordinary is that is functions as a de facto catalogue for a mythical Rolex museum, chock full of images of timepieces from every Rolex era, dating to 1908, three years after the brand was founded.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 26 May 2025
The mythical creature is said to be the origin of the first Vietnamese people.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2025
The plot of the game, which takes place in a mythical realm known as the Lands Between, revolves around the Elden Ring, a powerful artifact that has been shattered, plunging the Lands Between into war and chaos.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 May 2025
What makes the book so extraordinary is that is functions as a de facto catalogue for a mythical Rolex museum, chock full of images of timepieces from every Rolex era, dating to 1908, three years after the brand was founded.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 26 May 2025
The mythical creature is said to be the origin of the first Vietnamese people.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2025
The plot of the game, which takes place in a mythical realm known as the Lands Between, revolves around the Elden Ring, a powerful artifact that has been shattered, plunging the Lands Between into war and chaos.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mythical
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From navy lieutenant to chief executive officer to chairman emeritus, Leonard A. Lauder had many titles during his legendary life.—
Jenny B. Fine,
Footwear News,
17 June 2025
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There are so many iconic places to see on this legendary route, including the Santa Monica pier in Los Angeles and Bixby Creek Bridge in Big Sur.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
17 June 2025
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The play was a commission from the fabled Steppenwolf Theatre Company, and as in much art, the brief of the commission determined the play’s path.—
Adam Moss,
Vulture,
30 May 2025
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Over a six-decade career, Kirby created or co-created some of Marvel Comics’ most fabled heroes: the Fantastic Four, the Incredible Hulk, Captain America, Iron Man, the Avengers, the X-Men, and the groundbreaking Black Panther.—
Michael Callahan,
Air Mail,
10 May 2025
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Indeed, so realistic was this pretend moon that Cowan and fellow imaging experts had to wear protective clothing to prevent the simulated lunar dust from being breathed in, or getting in their hair or on their clothes.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
4 June 2025
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Some of our favorite series deliver some of the finest pretend motion pictures.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
29 May 2025
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People on social media have been commenting about the idea of only one person surviving the crash, calling it unreal, remarkable, a work of divine intervention, and a miracle.—
Lisa Baumann,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
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The Antigua and Barbuda Culinary month and the energy surrounding it, is just one example of how one small place can create a powerful, reverberating experience that goes well beyond those unreal sunsets and too beautiful blue waters.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Answer: Minnesota Who was Riley’s childhood imaginary friend?—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
17 June 2025
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Like the ugly duckling, new employees often internalize the stressful discomforts caused by real or imaginary signs of mistrust or rejection.—
Naira Velumyan,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Standing in for the Duke of Hastings’ fictional Clyvedon Castle in season one, this real-life Baroque masterpiece is located in North Yorkshire, England, and has been in the Howard family for more than three centuries.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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The film takes place in 2020 — yes, that 2020 — in the most visceral way, with the anti-mask local sheriff (Joaquin Phoenix) of the fictional Eddington, New Mexico, facing off against the town’s COVID-guideline-advocate mayor, played by Pedro Pascal (the second of his three summer releases).—
Rance Collins,
IndieWire,
10 June 2025
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In the film, a massive great white shark hunts people swimming in the water surrounding the fictitious Amity Island.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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Ever since Max began streaming the drama about life in a fictitious Pittsburgh emergency room, it’s been one pinch-me moment after another for Wyle and his fellow executive producers John Wells and R. Scott Gemmill.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
12 June 2025
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“Mythical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mythical. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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