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
From resolving matters of the heart to promises of good weather, the enigmatic green flash holds a stake in meteorological folklore.
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Madison Dapcevich, Discover Magazine, 28 May 2025
The film’s blend of humor, supernatural elements and folklore struck a chord with audiences, paving the way for further exploration of the genre.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 May 2025
During the five-day journey, Anangu guides will share ancestral stories and folklore.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025
Critics praise the film’s blend of vampires and Black folklore, offering an array of explanations for its success.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 16 May 2025
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Madison Dapcevich, Discover Magazine, 28 May 2025
The film’s blend of humor, supernatural elements and folklore struck a chord with audiences, paving the way for further exploration of the genre.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 May 2025
During the five-day journey, Anangu guides will share ancestral stories and folklore.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025
Critics praise the film’s blend of vampires and Black folklore, offering an array of explanations for its success.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for folklore
Noun
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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
Noun
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This suggests either confidence in the modern pace-and-space era breaking tradition, or a reflection of betting behavior more than predictive accuracy.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
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The White House did not issue a Pride Month proclamation this year — or during Trump’s first administration, reversing a tradition that started in 1999.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN Money,
22 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 30 Jun. 2025.
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