apocryphal

Example Sentences

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This apocryphal lazybones is defined by two traits.

From Salon • Jan. 14, 2026

Much of “Flour” is concerned with the woman’s conversation with her driver about a parable from the apocryphal Gospel of Thomas that he is translating from Coptic—a tale, he says, about emptiness and unknowing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

“The American Revolution” doesn’t just correct apocryphal errors and present fascinating blow-by-blows of key battles; it provides more dimension to major motivations and important incidents.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

Maybe it’s time to revive the old, possibly apocryphal Red Auerbach legends about fire alarms and turning off the air conditioning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

A good instance comes in the form of an apocryphal story.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith