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 bunny later became a part of German folklore that made its way into the United States in the late 18th century.
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Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
Here, care worker Shoo moves to a remote village to care for a housebound woman who harbors a deep fear of a paranormal entity from Irish folklore.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Haunting rituals, ghostly figures, and unsettling folklore combine in Chhorii 2 and the trailer for the sequel to 2021 Indian horror hit Chhorii has just dropped.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
The Worm Moon is the traditional name for the March full moon in early Native American and European folklore.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
Here, care worker Shoo moves to a remote village to care for a housebound woman who harbors a deep fear of a paranormal entity from Irish folklore.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Haunting rituals, ghostly figures, and unsettling folklore combine in Chhorii 2 and the trailer for the sequel to 2021 Indian horror hit Chhorii has just dropped.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
The Worm Moon is the traditional name for the March full moon in early Native American and European folklore.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 9 Mar. 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 4 May. 2025.
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