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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
The idea that every one of them wants to spread the wealth is a myth.
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Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 3 Mar. 2025
The Academy Awards have had a storied, complicated relationship with politics that hinges on the myth, repeated by O’Brien tonight, that a billion people watch the telecast.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
And Patton’s memorable opening speech hints at the film’s hesitancy about turning men into myths.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
Wielding Excalibur, the sword of myth, Gawain grows more powerful as the sun rises, reaching peak strength at midday.
—Alan Yuhas, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 3 Mar. 2025
The Academy Awards have had a storied, complicated relationship with politics that hinges on the myth, repeated by O’Brien tonight, that a billion people watch the telecast.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
And Patton’s memorable opening speech hints at the film’s hesitancy about turning men into myths.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
Wielding Excalibur, the sword of myth, Gawain grows more powerful as the sun rises, reaching peak strength at midday.
—Alan Yuhas, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for myth
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The Los Angeles Rams legend reportedly filed for the temporary restraining order against Jenelle Anwar, who has allegedly been following him since 2020.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Punk legend turned pop sensation Billy Idol bares it all in this electrifying documentary, revealing his rise to fame, battle with addiction and triumphant comeback that captivated millions of fans worldwide.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2025
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Season 3 of Mayfair Witches, starring Alexandra Daddario, will dive deeper into the mythology of witchcraft, introduce new ‘spellbound’ families and feature some of the historical happenings of Salem, the infamous town of witch trials and folklore.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Animation fans rejoiced: The show will be one of the first kids shows ever to center on African—in this case, Nigerian—characters, culture, and mythology.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
4 Apr. 2025
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According to the documentary, De Beers created an illusion of diamond scarcity by controlling supply and demand.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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These individuals, who have spent their lives cultivating their skills, embody a kind of magic that has nothing to do with illusions or technology but everything to do with the human spirit.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The Tortoise And The Hare Anyone familiar with the famous Aesop fable knows that the tortoise uses smarts and diligence to beat the hare.—
Gerry Spitzer,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Based on the fable of Pegasus, the seven-part work is told through dance, music, puppetry and cinema.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Haunting rituals, ghostly figures, and unsettling folklore combine in Chhorii 2 and the trailer for the sequel to 2021 Indian horror hit Chhorii has just dropped.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Worm Moon is the traditional name for the March full moon in early Native American and European folklore.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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This usually includes medication (such as antipsychotics) to help control symptoms like delusions and hallucinations, and psychotherapy to provide support, education, and coping strategies.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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For those who, against all evidence to the contrary, dismiss these ambitions as mere delusions, that's exactly what the British Empire—the mightiest global force of its day—said when 13 fractious colonies issued the Declaration of Independence almost 250 years ago this July.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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Trader Joe’s has a longstanding tradition of offering reusable canvas shopping bags, which began in 1977.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The is a revered tradition, held every Tuesday Masters week.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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In the last two decades, five helicopters on commercial sightseeing flights have crashed into the Hudson and East rivers due to mechanical failures, pilot errors, or collisions, resulting in 20 fatalities.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Arkansas 1, Georgia 0 — Middle 2nd Inning Kendall Diggs reached on a 2-out fielding error by shortstop Kolby Branch, but Charles Davalan followed with a fielder's choice to end the half inning.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Myth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/myth. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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