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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
Man of Steel - 2013 With the debut of Henry Cavill as Superman in 2013, much of the lore was redefined by director and writer Zack Snyder’s decisions, something that’s still fiercely debated to this day.
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Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 11 July 2025
Trophies have become embedded in Big Ten lore, with replicas appearing on T-shirts and Christmas ornaments sold by shops throughout the Midwest.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Recognizing the rich history of the site and its historical figures, Buffalo Trace would go on to revitalize its legacy brands, including one that would cement George T. Stagg’s name in whiskey lore.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
This immersive theatrical experience blends history and mystery as professional performers bring to life a suspenseful tale inspired by true Florida lore and timeless crime fiction.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025
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Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 11 July 2025
Trophies have become embedded in Big Ten lore, with replicas appearing on T-shirts and Christmas ornaments sold by shops throughout the Midwest.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Recognizing the rich history of the site and its historical figures, Buffalo Trace would go on to revitalize its legacy brands, including one that would cement George T. Stagg’s name in whiskey lore.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
This immersive theatrical experience blends history and mystery as professional performers bring to life a suspenseful tale inspired by true Florida lore and timeless crime fiction.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lore
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Collaborate With Other Departments: Strengthen partnerships between finance, IT and data science for AI integration. 7.—
Mitt Mehta,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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My dreams began to revolve around a life in science.—
Seth Tomchik,
Sun Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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What deadly monster from ancient Greek mythology was his titular demigod hero fighting in that moment?—
EW.com,
EW.com,
22 July 2025
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In Japanese mythology, Awaji was believed to be the first island created by the gods.—
Catherine Heald,
Travel + Leisure,
22 July 2025
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More: Great Lakes tribes’ knowledge of nature could be key to navigating climate change.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Follow-up quizzes and simulations can assess employees’ knowledge retention and identify any change in their long-term behavior.—
Stu Sjouwerman,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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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
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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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Phelan, who was reelected in his Southeast Texas district in November but a month later ended his bid to keep the speaker's gavel, said awarding some of the chamber's committee chairmanships to the minority party was a decadeslong tradition that was worth preserving.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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This version was inspired by the dashi & Bloody Mary in our Snapper Ceviche, as well as the tradition of horseradish vodka in Eastern European culture (the cultural background of our restaurant owners).—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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“Lore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lore. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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