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
Groundhog Day is a seasonal tradition that traces its origins to European folklore, according to the National Weather Service.
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Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026
Other folklore subjects include the coyote, which appears on the book’s cover.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
Urban legends, creepypasta, and conspiracy theories might all then be subsets of modern folklore.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
The event will feature a live concert by Four Shillings Short, poetry and folklore for the Celtic bonfire festival of spring.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
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Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026
Other folklore subjects include the coyote, which appears on the book’s cover.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
Urban legends, creepypasta, and conspiracy theories might all then be subsets of modern folklore.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
The event will feature a live concert by Four Shillings Short, poetry and folklore for the Celtic bonfire festival of spring.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for folklore
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Written by Kate Trefry and based on an original story by the Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne and Trefry, the play functions as a standalone prequel rooted in the mythology of the hit series.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Davies brothers’ recovered memories yield a private mythology that is simultaneously familial, urban, and national.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
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His music, holding a foot in the future and the past, is homage to Puerto Rican traditions, heavy on salsa, with notes of hip hop, big band, indie rock and reggaeton.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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The long-standing tradition is an opportunity for state and federal governments to engage in person on pressing issues across the nation.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Fans are also tracking the comedic lore behind host Vic Michaelis‘ (Vic Michaelis) spiraling personal life.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Flatliner has been sipped around town for so long that origin stories are often passed around like local lore.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Folklore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folklore. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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