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
Melding horror, folklore, and familial loyalty, the film promises a suspenseful and atmospheric descent into the unknown.
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Jamie Lang, Variety, 15 Apr. 2025
While the manipulation of truth for the Capitol’s benefit is a heavy theme throughout the prequel, it’s heavily contrasted by the songs and folklore passed down by the Covey and residents of District 12 that continue to drive each protagonist (more on that later).
—Ashley Wolfgang, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
The series draws from East Asian folklore about red threads of fate but repurposes the concept for the digital age.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Apr. 2025
The Arabic word jinn (or djinn) influenced the modern meaning of genie—a supernatural creature from Middle Eastern folklore.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Jamie Lang, Variety, 15 Apr. 2025
While the manipulation of truth for the Capitol’s benefit is a heavy theme throughout the prequel, it’s heavily contrasted by the songs and folklore passed down by the Covey and residents of District 12 that continue to drive each protagonist (more on that later).
—Ashley Wolfgang, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
The series draws from East Asian folklore about red threads of fate but repurposes the concept for the digital age.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Apr. 2025
The Arabic word jinn (or djinn) influenced the modern meaning of genie—a supernatural creature from Middle Eastern folklore.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for folklore
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Folding their history and legacy on top of each other like the layers of a choux pastry, Perry and his editor, the documentary filmmaker Robert Greene, combine the tour footage with three other events, each building a piece of whimsical mythology.—
Scott Tobias,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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And yet there is a kind of mythology attached to the task.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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In keeping with the tradition of the bride wearing something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue, Elissa slipped an opal ring onto her pinky.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Continuing its tradition of teaming up at global film festivals, the 120-year-old publication and awards body hosted a slew of talent and creatives to mark another year of excellence with Bulova, luxury watchmaker and sponsor.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
18 May 2025
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But those looking for lore may be particularly interested in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 May 2025
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Gourmet Sony Pictures The Midtown French giants Lutèce, La Caravelle and La Côte Basque shutter, all in one year, and with that the sauced and coiffed luncheons of the 1960s and ’70s pass into Capote-era lore.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
7 May 2025
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“Folklore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folklore. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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