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 modern image of a small humanoid creature developed later in folklore and fantasy.
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
This isn’t the first time that forest-dwelling creatures inspired by Nordic folklore have become a global pop-culture sensation in the form of collectible hairy figurines that are grotesque and cute at the same time.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 June 2025
Buckeye Chuck emerged from his burrow to cloudy skies, which by folklore, means spring is just around the corner.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Learn the secrets behind wands, wishing trees and other plant folklore and myths.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
This isn’t the first time that forest-dwelling creatures inspired by Nordic folklore have become a global pop-culture sensation in the form of collectible hairy figurines that are grotesque and cute at the same time.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 June 2025
Buckeye Chuck emerged from his burrow to cloudy skies, which by folklore, means spring is just around the corner.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Learn the secrets behind wands, wishing trees and other plant folklore and myths.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for folklore
Noun
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This triumph is a key part of Murtagh's mythology for fans of Diana Gabaldon's novels, though it's not shown on screen.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Centered on the Greek mythology of sirens, the story follows Devon (Meghann Fahy), who thinks her sister Simone (Milly Alcock) has a really creepy relationship with her new boss, the enigmatic socialite Michaela Kell (Julianne Moore).—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Grand Luna continues Campfire Audio’s tradition of producing small batches of products that are hand-assembled in Portland, Oregon.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Farley-Artis' contributions to the Cincinnati community stretch beyond the stage through her work as executive director of the Black Family Reunion – a four-day event and annual tradition once celebrated in cities across the country that has since found a home in Cincinnati.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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All of that lore is now part of the building’s permanent exhibit.—
Chris Dong,
AFAR Media,
12 Aug. 2025
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While perhaps no one on Preller’s team topped the strong-coffee intake per day of Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell — two 20-ounce cups with two shots of espresso in each — a Padres scout did reprise consumption habits that are the stuff of Padres lore.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Folklore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folklore. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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