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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
Vaccine hesitancy, myths and misinformation circulated even before the rise of internet and social media propelled their spread.
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Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
Why Whiskey Will Not Help a Cold There are some myths about how whiskey and alcohol might help a cold.
—Amelia MacIntyre, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
While there are myths that suggest otherwise, whiskey and other types of alcohol are not recommended for treating a cold.
—Amelia MacIntyre, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
When the team compared the genetic obesity risk scores with the data gathered from the questionnaires, quite a few myths got busted.
—Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2025
The all-archival essay documentary by Arthur Franck explores the power narratives and myths of the Cold War era, through the political chess game between world leaders at the Helsinki Summit in 1975.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 13 Mar. 2025
That climate provides fertile ground for misinformation and myths to multiply on social networks.
—Paula Andalo | Kff Health News, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
On the flip side, stamps may also uphold myths and stereotypes.
—Sarah Prager, JSTOR Daily, 12 Mar. 2025
These myths not only limit individual growth but also hinder organizations from unlocking the full potential of their leaders.
—Gamze Acar Bayraktaroglu, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
Why Whiskey Will Not Help a Cold There are some myths about how whiskey and alcohol might help a cold.
—Amelia MacIntyre, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
While there are myths that suggest otherwise, whiskey and other types of alcohol are not recommended for treating a cold.
—Amelia MacIntyre, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
When the team compared the genetic obesity risk scores with the data gathered from the questionnaires, quite a few myths got busted.
—Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2025
The all-archival essay documentary by Arthur Franck explores the power narratives and myths of the Cold War era, through the political chess game between world leaders at the Helsinki Summit in 1975.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 13 Mar. 2025
That climate provides fertile ground for misinformation and myths to multiply on social networks.
—Paula Andalo | Kff Health News, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
On the flip side, stamps may also uphold myths and stereotypes.
—Sarah Prager, JSTOR Daily, 12 Mar. 2025
These myths not only limit individual growth but also hinder organizations from unlocking the full potential of their leaders.
—Gamze Acar Bayraktaroglu, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for myths
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Joe Montana and Jerry Rice are among the San Francisco 49ers’ legends that are taking part in a new docuseries for AMC.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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Parker, 60, opened about her time in the show as a preteen actress in an article highlighting 29 Broadway legends published in New York Magazine on April 7.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Quite often a superhero such as Superman would get double exposure on the big screen and on TV, but under two different mythologies (read CW’s 2001-2017 series Smallville and Zach Snyder’s 2013 movie Man of Steel).—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2025
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In silk is science and history, mythologies and futures.—
Meilan Solly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Nov. 2024
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Maybe some harbor illusions of being able to play.—
Kevin Acee,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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The storytelling tour de force goes way beyond illusions, however.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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Sometimes dysfunction in the brain can lead to mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, which is characterized by delusions and disordered thinking, among other symptoms, that can be debilitating.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
18 Mar. 2025
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The guests are just monkeys with delusions of grandeur and civilization.—
Joe Joyce,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Mar. 2025
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Recognized for its flavorful conchas, multigrain breads and seasonal pastries, Gusto Bread in Long Beach was touted as a neighborhood panaderia inspired by Mexican and Indigenous traditions.—
Kendrick Marshall,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Jan. 2025
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Morales’ character revists his early days in Puerto Rico, back when the island was still occupied by familiar faces and traditions.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
3 Jan. 2025
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Beginning this week, attempting to connect your phone to a second-gen Chromecast or Chromecast Audio results in untrusted device or authentication errors.—
Ryan Whitwam,
Ars Technica,
11 Mar. 2025
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Check your credit report for errors One way to quickly increase your credit score is to review your credit report for any errors that could be negatively impacting you.—
Dan Avery,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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Soy is a controversial food due to pervasive misconceptions about phytoestrogens.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
24 Mar. 2025
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Frankel is brilliant at addressing social issues (in this case, misconceptions about adoption) with witty writing; serious messages are slipped within the pervasive humor.—
The Know,
The Denver Post,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Myths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/myths. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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