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1
as in legendary
based on, described in, or being a myth
for years the Spanish conquistadors searched for the mythical El Dorado, a place of unimaginable riches
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as in fantastical
not real and existing only in the imagination
the mythical unicorn
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Recent Examples of mythical
Pedal away from a mythical creature in Saskatchewan Every February, hardy folks flock to northern Saskatchewan for the Escape the Hooved Man event, a roughly 18-mile fat-biking race run by the off-the-grid Big Eddy Lodge and tour operator Aski Holistic Adventures.
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Steve Lyons, AFAR Media, 20 Mar. 2025
There’s no place like home Lakers coach JJ Redick sighed at my question postgame Wednesday, the words potentially poking at the mythical forces that determine whether your team is lucky or not.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
Tourists and passers-by enjoy posing for photos with the mythical fishmonger, but her low-cut dress sometimes attracts the wrong kind of attention.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025
More recently, the Disney movie Turning Red told a mythical tale involving a teenage girl going through puberty.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 28 Feb. 2025
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Steve Lyons, AFAR Media, 20 Mar. 2025
There’s no place like home Lakers coach JJ Redick sighed at my question postgame Wednesday, the words potentially poking at the mythical forces that determine whether your team is lucky or not.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
Tourists and passers-by enjoy posing for photos with the mythical fishmonger, but her low-cut dress sometimes attracts the wrong kind of attention.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025
More recently, the Disney movie Turning Red told a mythical tale involving a teenage girl going through puberty.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 28 Feb. 2025
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With a slapshot straight to the back of the net, the Washington Capitals captain, 39, officially became the NHL's all-time goal leader on Sunday, April 6, surpassing the legendary Wayne Gretzky with his 895th career goal.—
Julie Mazziotta,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The History of Cattlemen's Steakhouse Since 1910, this legendary institution (originally known as Cattlemen’s Cafe) has been serving up the freshest beef in town (the Oklahoma National Stockyards is nearby).—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2025
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The race was almost entirely engineered for the high school student to break the fabled four-minute barrier – a feat first achieved by Roger Bannister more than 70 years ago – but the weight of running history was a burden that Ruthe seemed to bear lightly.—
George Ramsay and Patrick Snell,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2025
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The Super Meteor 700 and the fabled Flying Flea from World War II are major inspirations for the design.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2025
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Note: the premier seaview studio is perfect for a pretend, lusty honeymoon escape as the oversized king bed was positioned for maximum sea-view appreciation (and espresso in bed in the mornings).—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Bradford then pops Welch's pretend belly waking her up from that dream.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
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But this next statistic about his scoring is unreal.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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This ultrawide beast delivers mind-blowing colors, contrast, and immersion, making every game look unreal.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
11 Mar. 2025
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Don’t wait for an official decision – get your imaginary head space cast list started.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2025
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Barrymore then launched up from her seat to showcase how Mr. Clean shows off his sensual side, shaking her hips and waving an imaginary mop.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Combs was in good company among the parents of Rosewood, Pa., the fictional setting for Pretty Little Liars' seven seasons of backstabbings and betrayals.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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As a thriller-comedy-drama set in a luxurious (fictional) hotel chain with some of the world’s most beautiful locations as the backdrop, fans are desperate to know where The White Lotus season three will be set.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
31 Mar. 2025
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In addition to retiring the mortgage early, the move would save our fictitious borrower $46,920.89 in interest.—
Gary Sandler,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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Between February and August 2022, prosecutors say Santos used her credit card repeatedly, attributing donations to her, her daughter, or fictitious names.—
Jason Volack,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Mythical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mythical. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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