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as in science
a body of facts learned by study or experience
the home gardener had acquired her herbal lore from many years of trial and error
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as in mythology
the body of customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings associated with a people, thing, or place
set out to study the rich lore of the Cajun people of Louisiana before it all vanished
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Recent Examples of lore
Here, that balance of tones is somewhat restored in the second half of the season, after a revelation that establishes Dunk and Egg’s relevance to Westeros lore—and in doing so kind of undermines the show’s initial commitment to bringing the Thrones saga down to earth.
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Judy Berman, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
That sequence should be celebrated in 49ers lore.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
As the only historic hotel along the Texas Gulf Coast, Grand Galvez leans into its lore with regular tours recounting paranormal activities.
—Kelsey Ogletree, Midwest Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Then came a reportedly pleasant but poorly timed interaction — one that now rests in Tepper and Panthers lore.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026
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Judy Berman, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
That sequence should be celebrated in 49ers lore.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
As the only historic hotel along the Texas Gulf Coast, Grand Galvez leans into its lore with regular tours recounting paranormal activities.
—Kelsey Ogletree, Midwest Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Then came a reportedly pleasant but poorly timed interaction — one that now rests in Tepper and Panthers lore.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lore
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The event will feature coverage and analysis from veteran sports anchor Elle Duncan, climbing commentator Pete Woods, professional climber Emily Harrington, science expert Mark Rober and WWE superstar Seth Rollins.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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While being given a tour of Lagado, the capital of Balnibari, Gulliver is taken to the Academy of the Projectors, where the rulers hope to profit from the technological wonders of pure science.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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The 30‑meter‑tall steel horse‑head sculptures embody the fusion of Scotland’s rich heritage and mythology with the power of Scottish industry and engineering.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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Related Stories The projects draw inspiration from prominent figures and traditions in Indian mythology and history, including Hanuman, Krishna, Shiva, Shivaji, Durga, Kali, and Swami Samarth.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2026
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The moral fulcrum of Christopher Marlowe’s The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus, in which a scholar gains knowledge and power through a demonic pact, is a relatively straightforward statement on the human condition.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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The company says this reflects the transfer of broad human knowledge captured in video into robotic behavior.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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Slavic folklore about vampires suggests one partial answer to the especial fear of the vulnerable.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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Laxness combines folklore and myth with humble details of the natural world in this delightful novel.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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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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“Lore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lore. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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