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
According to folklore, members of the Salish and Kootenai tribes brought the first of these horses to the park to protect them from theft.
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Anna Staropoli, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2025
In Howard Schwartz’s version of Rabbinic folktales, the images and storylines of Jewish folklore become colorful, polymorphic, and wondrous while never losing an aura of ancient scariness.
—Jon Raymond
august 5, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2025
On a more somber note, some accounts suggest the presence of enslaved children in the building’s folklore, a haunting reminder of the region’s—and the home’s—complicated and painful past.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 29 July 2025
Animation rooted in traditional Chinese folklore, enhanced with state-of-the-art special effects, has proven to be a winning formula.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 20 July 2025
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Anna Staropoli, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2025
In Howard Schwartz’s version of Rabbinic folktales, the images and storylines of Jewish folklore become colorful, polymorphic, and wondrous while never losing an aura of ancient scariness.
—Jon Raymond
august 5, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2025
On a more somber note, some accounts suggest the presence of enslaved children in the building’s folklore, a haunting reminder of the region’s—and the home’s—complicated and painful past.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 29 July 2025
Animation rooted in traditional Chinese folklore, enhanced with state-of-the-art special effects, has proven to be a winning formula.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for folklore
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This triumph is a key part of Murtagh's mythology for fans of Diana Gabaldon's novels, though it's not shown on screen.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Centered on the Greek mythology of sirens, the story follows Devon (Meghann Fahy), who thinks her sister Simone (Milly Alcock) has a really creepy relationship with her new boss, the enigmatic socialite Michaela Kell (Julianne Moore).—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Grand Luna continues Campfire Audio’s tradition of producing small batches of products that are hand-assembled in Portland, Oregon.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Farley-Artis' contributions to the Cincinnati community stretch beyond the stage through her work as executive director of the Black Family Reunion – a four-day event and annual tradition once celebrated in cities across the country that has since found a home in Cincinnati.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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All of that lore is now part of the building’s permanent exhibit.—
Chris Dong,
AFAR Media,
12 Aug. 2025
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While perhaps no one on Preller’s team topped the strong-coffee intake per day of Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell — two 20-ounce cups with two shots of espresso in each — a Padres scout did reprise consumption habits that are the stuff of Padres lore.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Folklore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folklore. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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