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(of a statement or story) unlikely to be authentic, even though it is widely believed to be true
- He shared an apocryphal story about the founding of the city that many people still believe.
- The legend of the lost treasure is apocryphal, despite its popularity among locals.
- The film's depiction of historical events was criticized for relying on apocryphal sources.
- The book included an apocryphal story that historians argue is not based on real events.
- The apocryphal nature of the urban legend became clear when researchers debunked it.
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relating to the religious texts associated with the Bible but not an accepted part of it
- Many apocryphal writings were excluded from the canon of the Bible due to their questionable authenticity.
- Apocryphal writings, like the Book of Enoch, provide additional insights into ancient religious beliefs but are not considered authoritative.
- The apocryphal texts were often cited by early Christian writers but were not included in the official scripture.
- The apocryphal gospels contain stories of Jesus that were not recognized by the mainstream Church.
- He referenced an apocryphal book during his sermon, although it was not part of the official Bible.