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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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Launched in 2021 as an online-exclusive, these photography-centric cards use some of the finest and most distinctive images of the NBA’s top rookies, stars, and legends.—
Tyler Holzhammer,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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But Jaquez was not selected, as WNBA legend Candace Parker (as the honorary general manager of the Rising Stars champion) picked Amen Thompson of the Houston Rockets to join Team Chris Mullin for the All-Star Game.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2025
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The sequel does not deal with time passing at different rates between the physical and heavenly realm as the 2019 movie did, and there is exponentially more mythology added to Ne Zha’s story here.—
Fred Topel,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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More Entertainment: What to Know About the MCU Ahead of 'Captain America: Brave New World' Naturally, fans have a ton of questions regarding what can be expected from the movie, including what new characters and mythology are introduced into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 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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The bad news is that the same level of attention and care does not appear to have been extended to the story or the characters, which is lethal for something that’s supposed to be a modern-day fable.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
26 Jan. 2025
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All this recalls the fable of the boy who cried wolf once too often.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 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 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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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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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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Yet, as Attanasio continues to clamp down on spending, his team’s margin for error keeps shrinking.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
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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