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 small town is also a hub for Albanian folklore, with traditional music performances and crafts on display.
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Food Drink Life, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2025
All concluded that the original investigators relied on outdated theories and folklore to justify the determination of arson.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 20 Feb. 2025
But experts debunked the myth as folklore, according to Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
—Jessica Botelho, Baltimore Sun, 20 Feb. 2025
Footage of the incident has been widely shared on social media sparking concerns of looming disaster because of folklore surrounding the oarfish.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
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Food Drink Life, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2025
All concluded that the original investigators relied on outdated theories and folklore to justify the determination of arson.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 20 Feb. 2025
But experts debunked the myth as folklore, according to Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
—Jessica Botelho, Baltimore Sun, 20 Feb. 2025
Footage of the incident has been widely shared on social media sparking concerns of looming disaster because of folklore surrounding the oarfish.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for folklore
Noun
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The cloud, named Eos after the goddess of Greek mythology who signified the dawn, contains approximately 3,400 solar masses worth of gas.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Was any of that backstory shared with you as part of the character’s mythology?—
Todd Gilchrist,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In ancient traditions, it was seen not as something to fix, but something to feel.—
Devi Brown,
Time,
24 Apr. 2025
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By embracing change and staying customer-focused, the nursery industry will continue to flourish, rooted in both tradition and innovation.—
Tammy Sons,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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But the film expands upon the game’s lore to create a unique, funhouse horror experience, a celebration of multiple horror subgenres and practical effects.—
Richard Newby,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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San Francisco has won its share of thrillers this season, both in San Francisco and abroad, but Ramos’ mad dash will live on in this ballpark’s lore for decades to come.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Folklore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folklore. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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