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
This one merges Shakespeare and Chinese folklore, Mandarin and English (with live theatrical subtitles).
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Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
Winter can be hard, but the belief that everyone is sadder during the season may simply be folklore passed off as fact.
—Rafaela Jinich, The Atlantic, 1 Jan. 2026
In Ukraine, Odesa residents held a traditional celebration called Malanka, featuring traditional costumes, folklore characters, songs, dances, theatrical performances and other rituals meant to bring prosperity in the new year.
—CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Rain, snow, sunshine or wind — folklore links each to luck, abundance or change — and sometimes even hinting at seasonal forecasts for the months to come.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Dec. 2025
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Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
Winter can be hard, but the belief that everyone is sadder during the season may simply be folklore passed off as fact.
—Rafaela Jinich, The Atlantic, 1 Jan. 2026
In Ukraine, Odesa residents held a traditional celebration called Malanka, featuring traditional costumes, folklore characters, songs, dances, theatrical performances and other rituals meant to bring prosperity in the new year.
—CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Rain, snow, sunshine or wind — folklore links each to luck, abundance or change — and sometimes even hinting at seasonal forecasts for the months to come.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for folklore
Noun
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Its place in our national mythology has been under attack for a while now.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
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The play, written by Kate Trefry and executive produced by the Duffer Brothers, came to New York after opening in London’s West End in December 2023 and brings an original story to the stage, while also tying into the mythology of the streaming series.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The vocalist has led his band Fuerza Regida to top multiple Billboard charts and helped propel the Mexican corrido tradition, all while running his own label.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Kate Middleton turns 44 today—and in a break from tradition, instead of the customary portrait that usually marks the occasion, the Princess of Wales has released a video.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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Rather than reliving his part in Hollywood lore, the man forever linked to Dean instead focused on his successful business.—
Mark Gray,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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The shimmering tradition is a treasured piece of only-in-Florida lore.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Folklore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folklore. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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