Thesaurus results for FOLKLORE

folklore

noun

ˈfōk-ˌlȯr

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 on the Web It’s long been referred to as a doomsday fish, a reference that likely stems from Japenese folklore, which considered spotting such a fish a precursor to natural disasters, especially earthquakes. —

Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2024 For our craftiest Swifties, Taylor’s floaty folklore dresses are DIY catnip; especially her green number. —

Courtesy Of Esther Newman., refinery29.com, 14 Aug. 2024 Prior to their friendship and Eras Tour team-up, Carpenter — a longtime and vocal fan of Swift — opened up about how the star’s music, and specifically her 2020 album folklore, has inspired her own creative process. —

Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 6 Aug. 2024 Traveling troubadours used vallenatos to bring news to isolated towns, immortalizing not only the events of the time but also important Caribbean folklore through its music. —

Daniella Tello-Garzon, refinery29.com, 6 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for folklore

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