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as in science
a body of facts learned by study or experience
the home gardener had acquired her herbal lore from many years of trial and error
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as in mythology
the body of customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings associated with a people, thing, or place
set out to study the rich lore of the Cajun people of Louisiana before it all vanished
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Recent Examples of lore
The lore and the sound of their early recordings all add to the mystery of the band for new fans.
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David Hill, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
The most sacred symbol in Asante culture remains the Golden Stool, which according to lore was conjured down from the heavens and symbolizes not only royal authority but also the people’s collective soul.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
Obama’s 2015 appearance is central to WTF’s mythology and to podcasting lore in general, so bringing him back provides a neat poetic echo to end the show.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025
This popular author and San Diego Union-Tribune columnist will share history, lore, jokes, puns, poems, and funny verse about Halloween.
—Sarah Z. Sleeper, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Oct. 2025
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David Hill, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
The most sacred symbol in Asante culture remains the Golden Stool, which according to lore was conjured down from the heavens and symbolizes not only royal authority but also the people’s collective soul.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
Obama’s 2015 appearance is central to WTF’s mythology and to podcasting lore in general, so bringing him back provides a neat poetic echo to end the show.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025
This popular author and San Diego Union-Tribune columnist will share history, lore, jokes, puns, poems, and funny verse about Halloween.
—Sarah Z. Sleeper, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lore
Noun
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In one corner, a skeleton hangs from a frame; sports science is one of the qualifications delivered here.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The executive earned his medical degree and master’s degree in science and medical informatics from Stanford University, with board certifications in pediatrics and clinical informatics.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Inspired by Vietnamese cultural mythology, the dragon breathing involves carefully coordinating structural engineering, hydraulic systems, and pyrotechnic safety measures.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Monaghan will take over the role, playing rookie cop Harry Bosch, with Hardwick portraying his training officer, police veteran Eli Bridges, a new character not in the book mythology.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Capital Market Authority has asked several companies planning IPOs in the coming months to allocate 30% of the shares on offer to retail investors, three people with knowledge of the plans said.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Whether the projects were promoting Indigenous languages to better understand their food cultures or sustainably tending local ecosystems, grant reviewers found a constant in their peers’ embrace of past cultural knowledge to solve today’s problems.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Edge grew up surrounded by Civil War folklore and relics.—
NPR,
NPR,
14 Oct. 2025
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Yet the categories—Rags to Riches, Overcoming the Monster, Crime Pursued by Vengeance, All Sacrificed for Passion—still ring true to anyone who’s dipped into folklore or chilled with Netflix.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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Once on campus, he’s drawn into the intense world of Black Greek life, where rival fraternities battle through stepping competitions that blend rhythm, tradition, and pride.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
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Submissions could consist of a favorite childhood moment, a family tradition or a special experience that captures the spirit of the festival.—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Lore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lore. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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