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as in legend
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 mythology
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 illusion
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 myth
Two other myths that master gardeners have debunked are that adding coffee grounds will help acidify the soil and that eggshells are good for the compost pile.
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Marin Independent Journal, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
Based on a classic Chinese myth and 16th-century novel, Investiture of the Gods, and following the 2019 original, Ne Zha 2 follows a young deity (Ne Zha) who defies destiny, wielding supernatural powers to defend his home from the Dragon King of the Four Seas.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
Infertility myth spreads online Vaccines are recommended for most people starting before their 15th birthday in two doses, with doses given 6 to 12 months apart, CDC said.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
But that history is tied up with racial myths and distortions, as former Massapequa High school hockey start Adam Drexler has argued.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2025
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Marin Independent Journal, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
Based on a classic Chinese myth and 16th-century novel, Investiture of the Gods, and following the 2019 original, Ne Zha 2 follows a young deity (Ne Zha) who defies destiny, wielding supernatural powers to defend his home from the Dragon King of the Four Seas.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
Infertility myth spreads online Vaccines are recommended for most people starting before their 15th birthday in two doses, with doses given 6 to 12 months apart, CDC said.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
But that history is tied up with racial myths and distortions, as former Massapequa High school hockey start Adam Drexler has argued.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for myth
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Hosted by radio legend Nic Harcourt, with interviews by Lyndsey Parker and Steve Baltin, the livestream will highlight iconic Los Angeles artists and legendary songs inspired by the city.—
Andrea Zarczynski,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Golf legend Annika Sorenstam has endorsed sports administrator Larry Scott for the position of LPGA Commissioner.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Fittingly for this mission, in mythology, Athena is Artemis' half-sister.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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In Japanese mythology, oarfish are viewed as harbingers of doom, signaling impending earthquakes.—
Amanda Holpuch,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Again and again, the fantasies that fueled Trump’s candidacy are colliding with the reality of his presidency, and the result is already dispelling the illusions of many who advocated for him.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2025
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The panic party was a dangerous gamble designed to support the illusion that a ship had been abandoned.—
Sean Kingsley,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Feb. 2025
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Brad Pitt, 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' (2020) In Quentin Tarantino’s alt-history fable, Pitt plays a steely stunt double equally adept at fixing TV antennas or dealing with the Manson Family, all with a grin on his weathered face.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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Its surrealistic elements blend with realistic properties and a unique video-game-like computer animation to create something remarkable: a cautious environmental fable and a testament to the power of working together to achieve a common goal.—
Barry Levitt,
Vulture,
14 Feb. 2025
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The exhibit also highlights the historical significance of arachnids across different cultures, such as the Greek myth of Arachne, Anansi the Spider from Ghanaian folklore and the Spider Woman legend from the Ojibwe, Hopi and Navajo nations.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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And a string of reliably entertaining comic books, including one that reimagines Geralt as a ronin in a land of monsters drawn from Japanese folklore, prove that there’s still plenty of room for more experiments with the basic building blocks of the Witcher universe.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2025
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The story is a grim reminder that every narcissist needs their own Echo, a loyal admirer who reinforces their delusions and self-importance.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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In fact, on several prior occasions, Lam had dealt with hallucinations and delusions after not taking her medications.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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Food is just one medium to explore the global influence and wide-ranging traditions of the African diaspora.—
Danielle Dorsey,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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Her parents changed it after she was taken captive, in line with a Jewish tradition that is believed to bring God’s protection.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
22 Feb. 2025
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But the employee also explained that the recent layoffs will reduce the agency’s ability to defend against IT or security errors, on top of diminishing morale.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Gibney explores her long career, her occasional errors and her innovative work in diagnosing and understanding multiple personality disorder.—
Jason Bailey,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Myth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/myth. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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