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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
The driving force in the mythos of French cuisine, a sauce can conjure olfactory loops and Proustian moments.
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Joel Hart, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Indeed, no film of the past ninety years has given a more exciting and haunting take on Frankenstein mythos.
—Rory Doherty, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
Over 10 freewheeling tracks, the band successfully weaves even more of their mythos, while spinning into new genres, tackling new subject matter and having the most fun possible while doing it all.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
Jason Bourne builds upon the mythos established in the initial trilogy, mostly ignoring Legacy without erasing it from the franchise’s continuity.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Sep. 2025
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Joel Hart, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Indeed, no film of the past ninety years has given a more exciting and haunting take on Frankenstein mythos.
—Rory Doherty, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
Over 10 freewheeling tracks, the band successfully weaves even more of their mythos, while spinning into new genres, tackling new subject matter and having the most fun possible while doing it all.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
Jason Bourne builds upon the mythos established in the initial trilogy, mostly ignoring Legacy without erasing it from the franchise’s continuity.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mythos
Noun
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The many myths and inaccuracies that surrounded him not only disguised the bloody, chaotic and cynical reality of Ramírez’s activities, but greatly assisted them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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Before Ilia Malinin, the quadruple axel was somewhat of a myth.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
14 Jan. 2026
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Its place in our national mythology has been under attack for a while now.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
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The play, written by Kate Trefry and executive produced by the Duffer Brothers, came to New York after opening in London’s West End in December 2023 and brings an original story to the stage, while also tying into the mythology of the streaming series.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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It was revealed in 2024 that Mavis Leno, to whom the talk show legend has been married since 1980, has been battling an advanced form of dementia.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Jan. 2026
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The owner, Nancy Becker, is a legend.—
Hannah Howard,
Midwest Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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Slavic folklore about vampires suggests one partial answer to the especial fear of the vulnerable.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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Laxness combines folklore and myth with humble details of the natural world in this delightful novel.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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The vocalist has led his band Fuerza Regida to top multiple Billboard charts and helped propel the Mexican corrido tradition, all while running his own label.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Kate Middleton turns 44 today—and in a break from tradition, instead of the customary portrait that usually marks the occasion, the Princess of Wales has released a video.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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Despite being set closer to the events of Thrones than House of the Dragon is, the lore demands are modest.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
15 Jan. 2026
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For centuries, their remains lay hidden, half-remembered in texts, legends, or local lore.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Mythos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mythos. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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