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 duo’s inspiration—from Italian folklore, art, architecture, opera, cinema, religion, and the sheer beauty of their native country—shines through.
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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
Fridays have been considered unlucky to Christians since the Middle Ages because the crucifixion of Christ was on a Friday, Moira Marsh, a folklore librarian at the University of Indiana Bloomington, told NPR.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Feb. 2026
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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
Fridays have been considered unlucky to Christians since the Middle Ages because the crucifixion of Christ was on a Friday, Moira Marsh, a folklore librarian at the University of Indiana Bloomington, told NPR.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for folklore
Noun
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But to him, even those ambiguities have been drafted into a mythology that treats uncertainty as proof of orchestration.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Mar. 2026
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The real-world mythology of the blood moon Unsurprisingly, given a blood moon's ominous hue, a vast codex of mythology and legend has accumulated around them from various cultures throughout history.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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President Calvin Coolidge was the first president to attend the event in 1924, establishing an annual tradition.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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Red carpet reveals are a bit of a tradition for Zendaya and Holland.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Unless Collective x South by Southwest South by Southwest is introducing a new piece of festival lore—this time through fashion.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Mar. 2026
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The concierge team keeps things refreshingly low-key, ready to divulge hotel lore, downtown directions, and smart local recommendations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Folklore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folklore. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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