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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
Still, myths and misconceptions are persistent.
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Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2026
Ashland represents the culmination of a long journey exploring the magic of the American West and the myths that reside therein.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Here are a couple of myths the experts busted.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
But myths go viral, and context doesn’t.
—Mike Rothschild, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Rather than rehash American myths of the West, Enrigue set out to explore its Mexican angle.
—Anderson Tepper, Literary Hub, 30 Mar. 2026
Just like ancient legends and myths, names have power.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
One of those myths—that lifting heavy weights will make women bulky—has persisted for decades.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 25 Mar. 2026
The musical reimagines the Greek myths while ruminating on greed, labor and love.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 25 Mar. 2026
Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2026
Ashland represents the culmination of a long journey exploring the magic of the American West and the myths that reside therein.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Here are a couple of myths the experts busted.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
But myths go viral, and context doesn’t.
—Mike Rothschild, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Rather than rehash American myths of the West, Enrigue set out to explore its Mexican angle.
—Anderson Tepper, Literary Hub, 30 Mar. 2026
Just like ancient legends and myths, names have power.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
One of those myths—that lifting heavy weights will make women bulky—has persisted for decades.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 25 Mar. 2026
The musical reimagines the Greek myths while ruminating on greed, labor and love.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for myths
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Several comedy legends made cameos during his monologue to celebrate.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
5 Apr. 2026
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The show stars Tony winner André de Shields and vogueing legends Junior Labeija, Dava Huesca, Baby Byrne and Leiomy.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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From the beginning, this project set out to interrogate the mythologies surrounding artificial intelligence and to make visible the human choices embedded within these systems.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
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In many mythologies the hero is a troubled character, and their stories can leave us with the sense that none of us would really want that kind of fame.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
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Instead, Angine de Poitrine are more like Meshuggah or Dawn of Midi, establishing a meter and then creating rhythmic illusions using creative bursts of syncopation.—
Christopher R. Weingarten,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
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Their romance emerges alongside the dreamlike atmosphere of the mysterious circus, their illusions becoming a way to communicate with each other.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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Both fables and translations are forms of constrained writing.—
Jan Steyn,
The Dial,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Easter Bunny is on the lookout for the best egg, and along the way, his friends tell him tales and fables.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
9 Mar. 2026
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The kallikantzaroi are a group of blind, black goblins who live underground during most of the year sawing at the world tree – a motif throughout various folklores that connects the heavens to the Earth.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
20 Dec. 2025
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People with the disorder usually experience a combination of psychotic symptoms, including hallucinations, delusions, and disorderly behavior.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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The darkly comedic drama confronts reality, privacy, and the delusions fueling our ever-changing world.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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The biggest game of the Philadelphia Flyers’ season began with one of the franchise’s oldest traditions.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ — Test yourself on Tidal Basin traditions and baseball benchmarks.—
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FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Giants totaled three hits and as many errors.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Fullerton took advantage of three errors to score four runs in the third inning on the way to a 5-2 win over Laguna Hills in an Empire League game Friday at Laguna Hills High.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Myths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/myths. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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