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as in legends
a traditional but unfounded story that gives the reason for a current custom, belief, or fact of nature
according to an ancient Greek myth, humans acquired fire from Prometheus, a Titan who had stolen it from heaven
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as in mythologies
the body of customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings associated with a people, thing, or place
over the years Davy Crockett evolved from an actual person to one of the great figures of American myth
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as in illusions
a false idea or belief
the idea that alligators can live in the sewers of New York is just a myth
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Recent Examples of myths
Foundation Rock also highlights her relationship with other protective deities, consistently linking her power to myths and the spiritual undertone of water.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
But when newspapers shifted from reinforcing social order to documenting disorder in readers’ own communities, audiences responded by distrusting the institution that shattered their comforting myths.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Cameroonian myths tell of lakes that suddenly shift location, rise, sink, or explode.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Through this tumult, three myths pervade the global energy market, misleading everyone—from diplomats and military strategists, to economists and tech titans, to CEOs and consumers—about the state of global dependence on Russian energy supply.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
But today’s prevailing cowboy image also highlights how cultural myths are continuously upcycled and resold, regardless of their origins.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
Arizona is home to numerous local legends, myths, and supernatural tales.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The series explores Bollywood myths and realities in a very insider way.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
One of the most common booking myths is that the best airfare can be found on Tuesdays, but for the most part, there's not much reward in waiting until this day of the week to book your flight.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
But when newspapers shifted from reinforcing social order to documenting disorder in readers’ own communities, audiences responded by distrusting the institution that shattered their comforting myths.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Cameroonian myths tell of lakes that suddenly shift location, rise, sink, or explode.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Through this tumult, three myths pervade the global energy market, misleading everyone—from diplomats and military strategists, to economists and tech titans, to CEOs and consumers—about the state of global dependence on Russian energy supply.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
But today’s prevailing cowboy image also highlights how cultural myths are continuously upcycled and resold, regardless of their origins.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
Arizona is home to numerous local legends, myths, and supernatural tales.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The series explores Bollywood myths and realities in a very insider way.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
One of the most common booking myths is that the best airfare can be found on Tuesdays, but for the most part, there's not much reward in waiting until this day of the week to book your flight.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for myths
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An additional 14% of respondents said that these legends don’t bother them at all, no matter the price of the house.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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All the history and legends became real hearing his asides and details.—
Alex Ross,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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What mattered to me is what the comet meant in Polynesian mythologies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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Evolutionary thinkers have long argued that humans evolved to notice snakes, which might explain why these creatures slither into a vast number of mythologies, from Quetzalcoatl in Mexico and Damballa in West Africa to celestial dragons in China.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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To stop this quarterback, Mizzou can’t get tricked by his illusions.—
Chase Gemes,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
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What illusions have been too sweet to let go of?—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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According to historical fables, yes.—
Julie Tremaine,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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His movies — farces, fables, experiments — reside in surreal worlds of their own.—
Jake Coyle,
Boston Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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Sharon’s final delusions about Beryl are put to rest as she’s placed under arrest, and Donnelly tests out a draft of her case report on Elsbeth.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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The attorneys assigned to his previous case, Klayman added, said Koehler’s delusions have gotten worse.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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Different ethnic groups have made their home in the state, bringing with them their own traditions and folklore.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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The band’s name has long embodied the group’s nimble balancing act of being rooted in and familiar with bluegrass traditions while also using it as a launching pad for exploring other, often contrasting, musical styles.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Though Boston dealt with defensive issues, leading the league with 116 errors, the team clearly has a bright future.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Wolverines then made three consecutive hitting errors, essentially putting the set out of reach.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Read on to learn about some of the pre-pageant superstitions, rituals and traditions maintained by Miss USA contestants from across the country.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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How Superstitions Impact Modern Life and Pregnacy Pregnancy and childbirth are major life changes, and with that may come feelings of nervousness, excitement, even fear—and some of these feelings could present themselves as superstitions.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
23 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Myths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/myths. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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