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
The mythologies of the medical ass could blossom, like the oral folklore of a tribe allowed to retain its own myths without the colonizing interference of invaders.
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Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
The duo’s inspiration—from Italian folklore, art, architecture, opera, cinema, religion, and the sheer beauty of their native country—shines through.
—Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
But his place in Wrexham folklore alongside Paul Mullin, Ben Tozer et al is assured.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
According to Native American folklore, the ibis is the last to seek shelter before a hurricane and the first to come out afterward.
—Jannelle Moore, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
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Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
The duo’s inspiration—from Italian folklore, art, architecture, opera, cinema, religion, and the sheer beauty of their native country—shines through.
—Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
But his place in Wrexham folklore alongside Paul Mullin, Ben Tozer et al is assured.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
According to Native American folklore, the ibis is the last to seek shelter before a hurricane and the first to come out afterward.
—Jannelle Moore, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for folklore
Noun
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Inspired by Norse mythology, the robot supported humanoid robotics research before returning to Johnson Space Center in Texas for further development and future planetary missions.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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This is a recurring trope in mythology, that dogs and horses recognize their masters when people do not.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Yulia Denisyuk is an award-winning travel photographer and writer with a special interest in stories about artisan crafts and ancient traditions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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There was the tradition of organizing magazine stacks and greeting his regulars, but also the memorable days, like hosting Playboy signings with the cover Bunny and watching a line of UCLA boys form around the corner.—
Jason LeCras,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Without diving into spoilers, Nika has become an integral part of the manga’s lore and endgame, the importance of which hasn’t been fully explored.—
Rafael Motamayor,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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Historic lore said the old church had two bells comprised of gold, silver and other precious metals.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Folklore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folklore. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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