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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
The company also tries to instill the creepy mythos of Lumon and its founder Kier Egan into its employees, turning some of them into something like corporate-religious zealots.
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Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
In any case, Skeleton Crew's relatively simple mix of nostalgic adventures and pirate lore that work on their own and without ties to the main Star Wars mythos should be considered a win.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2025
The result is something that is visually unique and somehow very grounded in the mythos of contemporary fantasy.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Despite its mythos — the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show isn’t so much an event as a pop culture entity that has catapulted unknown models to actual celebrity — there was an expectation that the 2024 version would look different.
—Ana Colon, refinery29.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
In any case, Skeleton Crew's relatively simple mix of nostalgic adventures and pirate lore that work on their own and without ties to the main Star Wars mythos should be considered a win.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2025
The result is something that is visually unique and somehow very grounded in the mythos of contemporary fantasy.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Despite its mythos — the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show isn’t so much an event as a pop culture entity that has catapulted unknown models to actual celebrity — there was an expectation that the 2024 version would look different.
—Ana Colon, refinery29.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mythos
Noun
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Set in a ghostly Himalayan town, the movie is billed as an exploration of myth, memory, and places left behind.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
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Note to Leaders: Put a moratorium on secrets, myths, and gossip.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Folding their history and legacy on top of each other like the layers of a choux pastry, Perry and his editor, the documentary filmmaker Robert Greene, combine the tour footage with three other events, each building a piece of whimsical mythology.—
Scott Tobias,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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Nearly an hour into our conversation, veteran showrunner Mara Brock Akil started talking about the mythology of Black success.—
Candice Frederick,
Refinery29,
8 May 2025
Noun
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The best are legends in the hood, with street names like Twin and Taco.—
Paul Solotaroff,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2025
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Zahabi is the younger brother of Tristar Gym head trainer Firas Zahabi, who is best known for his time with UFC legend Georges St-Pierre.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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The memoir includes lovely illustrations by Denise Nestor and many fascinating details about hares which Dalton draws from natural history, folklore, art, and literature.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
7 May 2025
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Movies steeped in fantasy and existing or newly hatched folklore can whip up anything and everything, usually digitally, which often erases half of the potential visual magic.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2025
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In keeping with the tradition of the bride wearing something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue, Elissa slipped an opal ring onto her pinky.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Continuing its tradition of teaming up at global film festivals, the 120-year-old publication and awards body hosted a slew of talent and creatives to mark another year of excellence with Bulova, luxury watchmaker and sponsor.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
18 May 2025
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But those looking for lore may be particularly interested in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 May 2025
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Gourmet Sony Pictures The Midtown French giants Lutèce, La Caravelle and La Côte Basque shutter, all in one year, and with that the sauced and coiffed luncheons of the 1960s and ’70s pass into Capote-era lore.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
7 May 2025
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“Mythos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mythos. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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