mythological

adjective

variants also mythologic
Definition of mythologicalnext
as in allegorical

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Recent Examples of mythological Christopher Nolan‘s adaptation of Odysseus’ long journey home is enjoying a sensational second weekend in theaters, as fans flock to see the 3,000 year old mythological tale unfold on the big screen. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 26 July 2026 Inspiration for the chip design comes from a Chinese Buddhist phrase that suggests that even a tiny mustard seed can hold Mount Sumeru (a mythological mountain) and all great truths converge into one. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026 Refn and co-screenwriter Esti Giordani seem to see Elle as a mythological tragic hero, equal parts Electra and Oedipus. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 Back in January, the billionaire amplified racist backlash surrounding Christopher Nolan‘s decision to cast Lupita Nyong’o as the mythological character Helen of Troy and her twin sister Clytemnestra in the recent film adaptation of the Greek epic. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mythological
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mythological
  1. allegorical
  2. imaginary
  3. fanciful
  4. fictional
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  • Depicting the rise and spectacular fall of an Anglo- and Euro-centric civilization, the series was originally presented as an allegorical warning about imperial expansion to the then-young nation.
    — Cat Dawson, ARTnews.com, 3 July 2026
  • And most ephemeral but perhaps most affecting were the shows that say something about our country and culture through their nuanced and often allegorical storytelling.
    — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 June 2026
Definition of allegorical
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  • Other use cases for Google Earth’s image generation include visualizing future or imaginary projects.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 31 July 2026
  • For years, Ryan Coogler, Chadwick Boseman and Marvel Comics have brought to the world Wakanda, an imaginary African nation powerful enough to control its resources, protect its culture and build its future without the rest of the world’s permission.
    — Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of imaginary
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  • Such talk seemed fanciful until this week, despite long-term unease with Infantino’s style and previous attempts to force through unpopular projects.
    — Graham Dunbar, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • But for Miami, adding Giannis and LeBron would have made Miami a legitimate East contender with championship hopes no longer fanciful or seeming far off.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Definition of fanciful
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  • It is set in Mano Majra, a fictional village on the new frontier between India and Pakistan, where Sikh and Muslim families have lived together peacefully for generations.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026
  • Joanne Miller is a fictional agent who in the film leads the manhunt for the adult Ted and uses the words in the Unabomber’s manifesto to track him down.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 29 July 2026
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