mythical
adjective
myth·i·cal
ˈmi-thi-kəl 
variants
or mythic
1
: based on or described in a myth especially as contrasted with history
2
usually mythical
: existing only in the imagination : fictitious, imaginary
constructed a mythical all-star team
3
usually mythic
: having qualities suitable to myth : legendary
the twilight of a mythic professional career—
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Hercules was a mythical hero who was half man and half god.
gods fighting in a mythical battle in the sky
The sportswriters picked a mythical all-star team.
The benefits of the new policy proved to be mythical.
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Christian Dashiell, Parents, 7 June 2025
Acceptance means acknowledging that zero-failure AI systems are mythical.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
And these bridge constructions—like the almost mythical Brooklyn Bridge—embodied these aspirations for an emerging truly democratic public sphere.
—Benjamin H. D. Buchloh, Artforum, 1 June 2025
Occurring at either sunset or sunrise under only the most perfect weather conditions, the elusive phenomenon has reached mythical status for those hoping to one day glimpse a green speck along a horizon.
—Madison Dapcevich, Discover Magazine, 28 May 2025
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“Mythical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mythical. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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mythical
adjective
myth·i·cal
ˈmith-i-kəl
variants
or mythic
1
: based on, described in, or being a myth
Hercules is a mythical hero
2
: existing only in the imagination : imaginary
the author created a mythical town
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