as in mythology
the body of customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings associated with a people, thing, or place
the Scottish Highlands are rich in folklore
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Recent Examples of folklore
These seven sites sit at a rather eerie intersection of science and folklore.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
Regarded as an auteur and a leading figure in slow cinema, Weerasethakul has worked outside the confines of commercial Thai cinema on films that explore subjects like memory, dreams, sexuality, political violence, and folklore.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
15 June 2026
The exhibition centers on a film created with generative AI trained on an archive that includes fairy folklore and the Victorian mania for invention.
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Eugenie Brinkema,
ARTnews.com,
14 June 2026
Scotland With extensive folklore, outdoor adventure, and stunning beauty around every corner, Scotland is the perfect place to reconnect with yourself.
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Elizabeth Preske,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
Regarded as an auteur and a leading figure in slow cinema, Weerasethakul has worked outside the confines of commercial Thai cinema on films that explore subjects like memory, dreams, sexuality, political violence, and folklore.
—
News Desk,
Artforum,
15 June 2026
The exhibition centers on a film created with generative AI trained on an archive that includes fairy folklore and the Victorian mania for invention.
—
Eugenie Brinkema,
ARTnews.com,
14 June 2026
Scotland With extensive folklore, outdoor adventure, and stunning beauty around every corner, Scotland is the perfect place to reconnect with yourself.
—
Elizabeth Preske,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for folklore
Recent Examples of Synonyms for folklore
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While the new Supergirl stars Alcock, 26, as a very different kind of Kara from the one Slater played, the actress believes this new story fits perfectly within the character's mythology.
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The work interweaves South and Southeast Asian mythologies and histories with Western cultural touchstones—from canonical artists to sacred texts—often with a deliberate sense of unease.
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Held every Thursday evening on the city’s scenic downtown waterfront, Clematis by Night has been a West Palm Beach tradition since 1995.
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Sidney and this Mark share a teen daughter, Tatum (Isabel May), who follows the family tradition of being a Ghostface target.
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The lore continues for Estadio Azteca, where Mexico has never lost a World Cup match.
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The event brings with it a massive new meta game, lots of new cosmetics and obviously a whole lot of lore.
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“Folklore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folklore. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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