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
People in India or Australia would be familiar with figures from English history and English folklore and so on.
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Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026
The scenes that followed will go down in Arsenal folklore.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 24 May 2026
Saint-Tropez’s status as a center of gravity for pop-culture folklore isn’t set to wane any time soon.
—Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
Over the years, companion plant recommendations were based mostly on folklore and personal experiences.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
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Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026
The scenes that followed will go down in Arsenal folklore.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 24 May 2026
Saint-Tropez’s status as a center of gravity for pop-culture folklore isn’t set to wane any time soon.
—Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
Over the years, companion plant recommendations were based mostly on folklore and personal experiences.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for folklore
Noun
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Copyright © 2026 by Sharon Blackie DR SHARON BLACKIE is an award-winning and internationally bestselling author, and a psychologist with a background in mythology and folklore.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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That mythology is why the powder-throwing is playful rather than aggressive.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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Culturally, populism spoke to a tension between the taste found in metropolitan centers and that of people in small towns across the country, pitting (for instance) classical opera and European masterwork exhibitions against folk traditions in art, dancing, and music.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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This is quintessential Alberta—a place where Indigenous traditions breathe life into the land, where artistry ignites the soul, and where prehistoric treasures foster unwavering connections.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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On Wednesday night, with Brother Rice’s season seemingly slipping away, Treylan Webster had some words of encouragement for his teammates that deserve their place in Crusaders lore.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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The top prize Besides its battlefield lore, the Harrier also has a unique place in pop culture – it was once offered as a prize for drinking a lot of Pepsi.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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“Folklore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folklore. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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