But within the school it has achieved near-mythic status, particularly among its vigorous musical community, from pediatrician pianists to composing pathologists to singing second-years.

For 26 years, "Smile" has maintained a near-mythic status as the most famous unreleased album in rock history.

Those future sketches may not even include events in Mr. Nixon's career that have achieved near-mythic status.

It's a work that had attained near-mythic status.

It is considered one of the first hardcore punk records, and has a near-mythic status among punk rock fans.

The unexpected success of the march bestowed a near-mythic status upon the previously unheralded market women.

Yet during his lifetime the ayatollah achieved near-mythic status, and he was revered, even worshiped, by Iranians who saw him as their savior on earth.

There was also the near-mythic status of the man who was about to welcome her to this system, where he had once held her captive.

The crispy skin, in combination with the other components, elevate this sandwich to near-mythic status.

By 1990, Mr. Gotti had acquired near-mythic status as America's favorite outlaw.