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
Its blend of Korean folklore, witty humor, and irresistibly infectious pop songs has cemented it as an instant classic.
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Kara Nesvig, Parents, 17 Oct. 2025
Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and showrun by Amar Kaushik, the film extends the franchise’s mythology while introducing new folklore, humor and emotional depth.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
Edge grew up surrounded by Civil War folklore and relics.
—NPR, 14 Oct. 2025
Yet the categories—Rags to Riches, Overcoming the Monster, Crime Pursued by Vengeance, All Sacrificed for Passion—still ring true to anyone who’s dipped into folklore or chilled with Netflix.
—Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
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Kara Nesvig, Parents, 17 Oct. 2025
Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and showrun by Amar Kaushik, the film extends the franchise’s mythology while introducing new folklore, humor and emotional depth.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
Edge grew up surrounded by Civil War folklore and relics.
—NPR, 14 Oct. 2025
Yet the categories—Rags to Riches, Overcoming the Monster, Crime Pursued by Vengeance, All Sacrificed for Passion—still ring true to anyone who’s dipped into folklore or chilled with Netflix.
—Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for folklore
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Inspired by Vietnamese cultural mythology, the dragon breathing involves carefully coordinating structural engineering, hydraulic systems, and pyrotechnic safety measures.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Monaghan will take over the role, playing rookie cop Harry Bosch, with Hardwick portraying his training officer, police veteran Eli Bridges, a new character not in the book mythology.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
15 Oct. 2025
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Once on campus, he’s drawn into the intense world of Black Greek life, where rival fraternities battle through stepping competitions that blend rhythm, tradition, and pride.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
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Submissions could consist of a favorite childhood moment, a family tradition or a special experience that captures the spirit of the festival.—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
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The celebration will rightfully continue for a little while longer, and the memory of this fateful game will live on for generations with the best of baseball lore.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Stoker’s research on Transylvanian folklore is primarily from Emily Gerard, whose work has continued to be a mainstay of English-language Transylvanian lore to this day.—
Robert Eggers,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Folklore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folklore. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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