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as in myth
a traditional but unfounded story that gives the reason for a current custom, belief, or fact of nature
according to one creation mythos, humans sprang from the forehead of a god
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as in mythology
the body of customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings associated with a people, thing, or place
the Superman mythos has long since become ingrained in popular American culture
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Recent Examples of mythos
He’s got to give a bio-musical performance, which means broadcasting, in quick succession, a series of emotional peaks and valleys, via what can feel like a grab bag of historical trivia, all encased in restrictive mythos.
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
And Joker: Folie a Deux does this while also tipping the hat to the comic book mythos of Joker never having a concrete backstory.
—Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Oct. 2024
Still, beer remains very much at the heart of the Texas mythos.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
That was no small trick, given that the Batman mythos was already more than 50 years old and had featured the same general cast of archetypes for decades.
—Abraham Josephine Riesman, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2024
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
And Joker: Folie a Deux does this while also tipping the hat to the comic book mythos of Joker never having a concrete backstory.
—Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Oct. 2024
Still, beer remains very much at the heart of the Texas mythos.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
That was no small trick, given that the Batman mythos was already more than 50 years old and had featured the same general cast of archetypes for decades.
—Abraham Josephine Riesman, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mythos
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While this myth has been debunked by experts, professionals still advise against going to bed without drying your hair for a plethora of reasons.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Comprised of interviews with landlords, homeowners, real estate investors, and city officials, this book dispels the myths around the narratives that paint these Detroit homeowners as irresponsible.Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
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But to your point about whether there are real consequences of this episode in the mythology of both shows.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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The Sirens that harken to Greek mythology have features only on one side—the other is a mirror.Jeanine Barone, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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As Palisades Fire Expands East Apple Brings Back iPhone 15 Pro For First Time—At Lower Price The backdrop here is NFL legend Tom Brady seemingly taking on a large role in the process after being appoved as a minority owner of the Silver and Black last year.Vincent Frank, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Hong Kong martial arts legend Sammo Hung will serve as the jury president for the awards, which feature a selection of 30 films from 25 countries and regions, competing across 16 categories.Sara Merican, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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The mystery of myth and folklore knit tightly with thrilling moments is a treat to watch.Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Experts trace the midnight kiss tradition back to Ancient Rome, as well as English and German folklore.Olivia Petter, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
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In fact, up until 2019, Jimmy had a long-standing tradition of teaching Sunday school at Plains’ local Maranatha Baptist Church.Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
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While family karaoke nights are a tradition for Nicholas, from Houston, pairing it with dish duty was an unusual twist.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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The new worlds in question no doubt are many of the ones from the lore, including places like Vex, Cabal and Hive homeworlds/systems.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Verlander’s role in Giants lore is already well-established..Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Mythos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mythos. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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