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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 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.
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Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
What is not included here in that mythos — strangely for a show committed wisely to the construction of a character and the artists who shepherded it — is the decades-old debate over who created Spider-Man.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025
O’Toole’s role as Martha Kent, Clark Kent’s adoptive mother, on Smallville wasn’t her first role in the Superman mythos.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 11 May 2025
This is the most thematically logical order to engage with the Beatles that allows both the cold, hard facts of the band to intermingle with the fantasy and mythos of the music.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
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Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
What is not included here in that mythos — strangely for a show committed wisely to the construction of a character and the artists who shepherded it — is the decades-old debate over who created Spider-Man.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025
O’Toole’s role as Martha Kent, Clark Kent’s adoptive mother, on Smallville wasn’t her first role in the Superman mythos.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 11 May 2025
This is the most thematically logical order to engage with the Beatles that allows both the cold, hard facts of the band to intermingle with the fantasy and mythos of the music.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mythos
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Reason 2: The Obsession with Control The second myth plaguing modern business is the assumption that complex systems can be controlled through tighter management processes.—
Tima Bansal,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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In my own writing, the process of myth making fascinates me.—
Irenosen Okojie
July 11,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
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Set in a fictional town wrapped in mystery and spine-chilling traditions, Mandala Murders is a blend of mythology and crime thriller genres.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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With a screenplay by Rod Serling and Michael Wilson, Planet of the Apes imagines a civilization where fear, mythology, and suppression preserve order, and where its final revelation shatters not just the plot, but the foundations of belief itself.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
29 July 2025
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Rahaman Ali, younger brother to boxing legend Muhammad Ali, has died, according to the Muhammad Ali Center.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Aug. 2025
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The postseason was front and center before the game, as clips of franchise legend Jimmy Rollins from 2008 played before his Wall of Fame induction.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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In Howard Schwartz’s version of Rabbinic folktales, the images and storylines of Jewish folklore become colorful, polymorphic, and wondrous while never losing an aura of ancient scariness.—
Jon Raymond
August 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Aug. 2025
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On a more somber note, some accounts suggest the presence of enslaved children in the building’s folklore, a haunting reminder of the region’s—and the home’s—complicated and painful past.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
29 July 2025
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Phelan, who was reelected in his Southeast Texas district in November but a month later ended his bid to keep the speaker's gavel, said awarding some of the chamber's committee chairmanships to the minority party was a decadeslong tradition that was worth preserving.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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This version was inspired by the dashi & Bloody Mary in our Snapper Ceviche, as well as the tradition of horseradish vodka in Eastern European culture (the cultural background of our restaurant owners).—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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With that precedence, the senior screening committee—which includes Hall-of-Famers, media members and historians—ultimately felt like seven strong seasons was enough to be etched into football lore.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Pontiac, Illinois Best for: classic cars and Lincoln lore Pontiac showcases all manner of Americana, from strawberry-rhubarb pies at Edinger’s Filling Station to antique cars at the Pontiac-Oakland Automobile Museum.—
Matt Kirouac,
AFAR Media,
31 July 2025
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“Mythos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mythos. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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