mythological

adjective

variants also mythologic
Definition of mythologicalnext
as in allegorical

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Recent Examples of mythological While his photographs capture moments of power, individuality, and almost mythological heroism, the documentary will offer an opportunity to explore the complicated realities behind those images. — Robert Lang, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026 Phobos and Deimos take their names from the Greek mythological personifications of fear and terror, sons of the war god Ares, whose Roman counterpart is Mars. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 This is then put in dialogue with Nourry’s other artworks around the theme of women as mythological beings. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Jérôme Mage is a mythical man who lives in a mythological house. — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 13 Oct. 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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  • To highlight the allegorical nature of the tale, the outside world almost never intrudes.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Neither Lewis nor Tolkien approved of easy allegorical readings of their fiction.
    — The Conversation, The Conversation, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of allegorical
Adjective
  • The film was a vision of the future refracted through an imaginary past.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The elimination of the imaginary Kong Mountains and knowledge of a shorter travel distance through the dense tropical forest accelerated French colonization of the region.
    — Thomas J Bassett, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of imaginary
Adjective
  • The stars believe the fanciful romance’s originality is enough to attract moviegoers to the theater — as evidenced by the post-trailer buzz.
    — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The drawing, a fanciful architectural scene called a capriccio, will be on sale at Mallams auction house in Oxford on October 21.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of fanciful
Adjective
  • The fictional planet’s volcanic landscape releases gases such as sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide, both of which are hazardous at high concentrations.
    — Alix Freckelton, Space.com, 11 Nov. 2026
  • So all of the people in the piece — Vincent, Gus, whoever — those were all just fictional characters.
    — Jack Denton, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of fictional

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“Mythological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mythological. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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