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 1930’s cinematic masterpiece — focused on two slick (but loving) twins, Smoke and Stack — displays a beautiful whirlwind of passion, family differences, Black culture, and ancient folklore all wrapped up in the powerful, rich history of Delta Blues.
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Interestingly, many of these states have deep traditions of folklore and supernatural narratives.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 23 May 2025
Micky van de Ven’s acrobatic goal-line clearance will go down in Spurs folklore.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Where Does ‘Sell In May’ Saying Come From It may be one of the most overused phrases in market folklore, but its staying power says more about investor psychology than performance.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Interestingly, many of these states have deep traditions of folklore and supernatural narratives.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 23 May 2025
Micky van de Ven’s acrobatic goal-line clearance will go down in Spurs folklore.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Where Does ‘Sell In May’ Saying Come From It may be one of the most overused phrases in market folklore, but its staying power says more about investor psychology than performance.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for folklore
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Estée and Joseph changed their names to enhance the mythology of the Estée Lauder brand.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
15 June 2025
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For the Māori people, the park’s mountains are rich in mythology.—
Pat Tompkins,
AFAR Media,
9 June 2025
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Quintel added a silver lining: while short programs and incubators may be on pause, the mentoring tradition is alive.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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The World’s Top Tequila Don Nacho Tributo Reposado Tequila is crafted by the Hernandez Gutierrez family in Jalisco’s Los Altos region, paying homage to the rich traditions of Jalisco’s Highlands.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Bluegrass tunes float up from the front deck of the Old Florida Café and attractions are blessedly limited; consider the Micanopy Historical Society Museum to dive deep into Old Florida lore.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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The Checkers are trying to do their part to etch their name in hockey lore.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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“Folklore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folklore. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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