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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
Hangover Prevention Myths Unfortunately, there are many myths out there regarding hangover prevention and cures.
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Alicen Nelson Md, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
Now that the myth that Macs are immune to malware has been busted, almost all the major security companies offer a Mac-specific antivirus app.
—PCMAG, 24 Jan. 2025
Here are five of the most common employment myths—and the truths behind them.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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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Alicen Nelson Md, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
Now that the myth that Macs are immune to malware has been busted, almost all the major security companies offer a Mac-specific antivirus app.
—PCMAG, 24 Jan. 2025
Here are five of the most common employment myths—and the truths behind them.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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
See all Example Sentences for myth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for myth
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Saxophonist Joe Henderson, a local legend, also taught there.—
Steve Hochman,
SPIN,
23 Jan. 2025
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Image The burghers who proffered sacrifice were spared at the last minute, French legend has it, making Rodin’s retrieval of life from death a symbolic one.—
Walker Mimms,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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To the south is the open sea, home of a goddess who looms large in local mythology.—
Scott Mowbray Amrita Chandradas,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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Brigid, also known as Brigit or Brighid, is a prominent goddess in Celtic mythology, particularly within Ireland and Scotland.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025
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This ‘80s silhouette, which cinches at the waist but leaves volume across the shoulders and flares at the hip, creates the illusion of an exaggerated hourglass figure, immediately adding shape back into Jenner’s otherwise loose-fitting ensemble.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
27 Jan. 2025
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This lack of day-to-day oversight allows Starfleet to preserve the illusion of plausible deniability.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Loading your audio article There’s an old fable about a frog in a boiling pot of water.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
The Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Brutalist is a Fitzcarraldo fable of artistic endeavor, a universal immigrant tale and a searing indictment of capitalism Jones plays opposite Brody as Tóth’s wife, Erzsébet, in an indelible portrait of a woman physically broken by war who remains resolutely unbroken in spirit.—
Wendell Steavenson,
Vogue,
5 Jan. 2025
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This only adds to the sense of mystery surrounding the island, which is rich in local folklore.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN,
22 Jan. 2025
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In the Amazon’s Alto Juruá region, the fer-de-lance holds a special place in local folklore—one of fear and respect.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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In a moment of delusion, Simon cooks up a scheme to get Wei-Tung married and secure their friend Wei-Wei a green card.—
Sadie Collins,
Them,
24 Jan. 2025
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Being able to make tactical adjustments or create a match environment that the stronger opponent doesn’t enjoy is one thing; when that isn’t possible, maintaining self-belief often tips towards delusion.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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President Ronald Reagan invited him to the State of the Union days later, which started the tradition of featuring heroes in the House gallery.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Jan. 2025
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Famed Chef Jean Imbert curated a feast that balanced the traditions of French gastronomy with his characteristic flair for modernity.—
Ian Malone,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2025
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The German hit 12 unforced errors in the set as too many of his forehands skewed off his racket at the wrong angle and out of the court.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
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Keys broke three times in the first set, helped in part by Sabalenka’s four double-faults and 13 total unforced errors.—
Howard Fendrich,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Myth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/myth. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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