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
Saint-Tropez’s status as a center of gravity for pop-culture folklore isn’t set to wane any time soon.
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Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
The creature-feature horror film plunges into the jungles of the Dominican Republic, where a group of road workers battling brutal conditions encounter the Ciguapa — a terrifying figure from local folklore with backward feet and the power to possess men through her gaze.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 15 May 2026
Over the years, companion plant recommendations were based mostly on folklore and personal experiences.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
The name is derived from Naga, a mythological serpent-like being found in Southeast Asian folklore, while titan is one of the 12 giants of Greek mythology.
—Briana Alvarado, ABC News, 14 May 2026
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Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
The creature-feature horror film plunges into the jungles of the Dominican Republic, where a group of road workers battling brutal conditions encounter the Ciguapa — a terrifying figure from local folklore with backward feet and the power to possess men through her gaze.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 15 May 2026
Over the years, companion plant recommendations were based mostly on folklore and personal experiences.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
The name is derived from Naga, a mythological serpent-like being found in Southeast Asian folklore, while titan is one of the 12 giants of Greek mythology.
—Briana Alvarado, ABC News, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for folklore
Noun
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For nearly three decades, the franchise wandered, and a large portion of younger fans inherited the mythology of the Canadiens without ever experiencing sustained success themselves.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Some require a working knowledge of classic films, Shakespearean tragedies, or Norse mythology.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
24 May 2026
Noun
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The tenor saxophonist was one of America’s most renowned jazz musicians, embracing tradition and innovation for six decades.—
Matt Schudel,
Washington Post,
27 May 2026
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In their extensive search, Starbucks discovered the story of a family tradition that has existed in generations in several Italian regions—the ritual of enjoying a spoonful of extra-virgin olive oil each day.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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Brunson has already played his way into Gotham lore, spearheading the franchise’s first playoff series victory since 2013 in his debut season and now leading the Knicks to their first Finals appearance in 27 years.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
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Much like the lore around Richard and Sarah Warren, the lyrics play like a romanticized version of what was probably a much more problematic situation.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
27 May 2026
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“Folklore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folklore. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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