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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
This characteristic has given it a kind of mythical reputation among car enthusiasts the world over.
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Robert Ferris, CNBC, 28 Feb. 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
This sends him on a high-stakes journey to find the mythical Last Wish, a fabled star that can restore his lost lives.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega escape a murderous mythical creature in an exclusive new clip from Death of a Unicorn, in theaters March 28.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2025
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Robert Ferris, CNBC, 28 Feb. 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
This sends him on a high-stakes journey to find the mythical Last Wish, a fabled star that can restore his lost lives.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega escape a murderous mythical creature in an exclusive new clip from Death of a Unicorn, in theaters March 28.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mythical
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Both Swift and Travis have hosted the legendary NBC sketch comedy show, with the NFL star taking on the challenge after helping his team win the Super Bowl in 2023.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Now this beloved patron saint of Ireland and legendary figure is remembered with a variety of early spring celebrations throughout Connecticut.—
Maureen Murphy,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2025
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Amazingly, four airlines still fly passenger versions of the fabled aircraft, Lufthansa, Korean Air, Air China, and Rossiya, a division of Russian carrier Aeroflot.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Such an exalted position also makes a school oblivious to what’s outside the fabled gates, no matter how many scholarships these schools award.—
David Galef/Chicago Tribune,
Boston Herald,
19 Jan. 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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His day was capped off with an unreal approach shot from 200 yards out on 18.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Arrival of The Manimal: Future Nuggets standout Kenneth Faried made his debut at the Pepsi Center in 2011 and went from a relative unknown to unreal.—
Troy Renck,
The Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2025
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People had been riled up, seeing only false pictures and imaginary ideas conjured by those motivated solely by self-interest.—
David Swanson,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2025
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My hope is that our community can recapture that vision, a vision that does not succumb to imaginary renderings, but looks to what actually exists — real people who need relief from their hurt and suffering.—
David Swanson,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2025
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Bad Summer People, which has drawn comparisons to The White Lotus, is set in the idyllic fictional town of Salcombe, Fire Island, and follows a sequence of life shattering events when a body is discovered off the side of the boardwalk.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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In the series, Sephora becomes a sponsor for the fictional Los Angeles Waves basketball team, of which Kate Hudson’s character becomes the president.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The trials and tribulations of the fictitious protagonist, however, have precedents.—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Apr. 2025
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Unfortunately, the actors are unable to shake their association with the fictitious Sopranos mob family.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Mythical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mythical. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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