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as in myth
a traditional but unfounded story that gives the reason for a current custom, belief, or fact of nature
according to one creation mythos, humans sprang from the forehead of a god
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as in mythology
the body of customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings associated with a people, thing, or place
the Superman mythos has long since become ingrained in popular American culture
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Recent Examples of mythos
But the filmmaker is said to have made a movie that takes the mythos of Resident Evil but is very much a standalone that feels like a Cregger movie.
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Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
Here’s the thing — the mythos of the man gets in the way of understanding the scientist and his importance.
—Matthew Herper, STAT, 30 Apr. 2026
In keeping it simple and reflecting on his old hits through the portal where he was discovered, the persona of Justin Bieber was reassessed and deconstructed in real time after years of mythos and controversy.
—Reanna Cruz, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
For decades, the phrase has symbolized the mythos of the Texas Rangers law enforcement agency — and drawn criticism for glossing over parts of its history tied to racial violence and segregation.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
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Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
Here’s the thing — the mythos of the man gets in the way of understanding the scientist and his importance.
—Matthew Herper, STAT, 30 Apr. 2026
In keeping it simple and reflecting on his old hits through the portal where he was discovered, the persona of Justin Bieber was reassessed and deconstructed in real time after years of mythos and controversy.
—Reanna Cruz, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
For decades, the phrase has symbolized the mythos of the Texas Rangers law enforcement agency — and drawn criticism for glossing over parts of its history tied to racial violence and segregation.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mythos
Noun
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The result is a heartfelt, chaotic, and wildly funny story about friendship, family, fame, and the messy line between myth and reality.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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The outsize failings of the men in power demand a grand reimagining of the consequences of those failings, and Helen of Nowhere offers up, exhilaratingly and naughtily, a myth for the man who needs to be shuffled offstage one way or another.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Parsons’ feature debut builds a woozy, minimalist mythology out of his shorts.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
14 June 2026
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Almine Rech notes in its announcement Carrington’s fascination with mythology (particularly Celtic), the occult, and, like her Surrealist peers, the dreamlike subconscious.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
13 June 2026
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The storied tree is treasured not only for its age, stature and beauty, but for connections to the legend of Robin Hood, said to have hidden along with his band of outlaws inside the trunk to escape the Sheriff of Nottingham.—
Karina Zaiets,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Posey is a Giants franchise legend, and has a wealth of experience in and around the organization.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Robin Hood has long been a mascot for social justice, anti-corruption and anti-greed, but this movie posits that there’s a much darker side to the folklore around him.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
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Through this historical lens, even Robin Hood folklore played differently.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
20 June 2026
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Held every Thursday evening on the city’s scenic downtown waterfront, Clematis by Night has been a West Palm Beach tradition since 1995.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
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Sidney and this Mark share a teen daughter, Tatum (Isabel May), who follows the family tradition of being a Ghostface target.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
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As the lore goes, the SCP Foundation is a non-government organization that collects and contains supernatural discoveries.—
Maggie Harrison Dupré,
Futurism,
18 June 2026
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How much of the lore is definitively figured out at this point?—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Mythos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mythos. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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