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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
It could be argued that ‘Superman and Lois’ is the best TV adaptation of the mythos, and for good reason.
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Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 11 July 2025
With Krypto, Superman is just including an iconic (if a little niche) part of the hero's mythos and trusting that audiences will go along with it.
—James Grebey, Time, 10 July 2025
Starring Cain and Teri Hatcher (as Lois Lane), the series put an interesting rom-com spin on the Superman mythos and, sure, the thing was pretty goofy.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 11 July 2025
The Funk, too, reflects that handoff: its name is partly inspired by a track from Clinton’s granddaughter and its packaging echoes the cosmic visuals that defined his mythos.
—Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 11 July 2025
With Krypto, Superman is just including an iconic (if a little niche) part of the hero's mythos and trusting that audiences will go along with it.
—James Grebey, Time, 10 July 2025
Starring Cain and Teri Hatcher (as Lois Lane), the series put an interesting rom-com spin on the Superman mythos and, sure, the thing was pretty goofy.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 11 July 2025
The Funk, too, reflects that handoff: its name is partly inspired by a track from Clinton’s granddaughter and its packaging echoes the cosmic visuals that defined his mythos.
—Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mythos
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For decades, Cubs fans clung to myths like the black cat and the Billy Goat Curse while searching for explanations for bad occurrences, only to see the team finally break through in 2016 and win a World Series.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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In myth, if a hero wants to achieve greatness—to slay a multiheaded Hydra, to part the Red Sea, to bring balance to the Force—he is almost required to have a dramatic paternity reveal.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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This massive volume of data was then processed by Yggdrasil, the University of Geneva’s supercomputer named after the world-tree in Nordic mythology, source of secret knowledge according to the myth.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The era was far from the utopian Camelot suggested by uncritical romanticized mythology.—
Leah M. Wright,
CNN Money,
23 Aug. 2025
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Allen Iverson and Bruce Smith, two fellow Hampton Roads legends, were in attendance, as well as a who’s who of local politicians.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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The 79-year-old legend arrives at the Venice Film Festival with Calle Málaga, directed by Moroccan filmmaker Maryam Touzani and premiering in the festival’s Venice Spotlight section.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Aug. 2025
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Bats are often seen as symbols of evil and darkness, largely due to their association with vampires and the supernatural in Western folklore.—
Anna Tunkova,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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When Taylor Swift dropped folklore and evermore, her stylists selected Magnolia Pearl’s vintage-laced dresses.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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At the heart of this evolution remains The Roots of Wisdom Apprenticeship, a two-year, four-semester program rooted in tradition.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Sankey, appearing on the SEC Network on Thursday, emphasized tradition.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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That story, the story of a speakeasy and gambling establishment turned Baptist university, has been widely told, but for years Bryant has been the primary person keeping the lore alive.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Aug. 2025
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That doesn’t mean the 2025 Yankees feel the same level of desperation the Red Sox felt around the time Boone hit one deep into pinstriped lore.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Mythos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mythos. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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