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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
That legacy, Anderson argues in Loud and Clear (St. Martin’s Press, June 17), extends far beyond Dead lore.
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Noah Eckstein, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
A bit of local lore: Famed conservationist John Muir would often hang out on this rock and give speeches about the importance of the landscape to passers by enjoying the scenery.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 20 June 2025
Shelter Homes for Sale June 20, 2025 After nearly 80 years, the historic Island of Shuna—rich in ruins, relics, and Titanic-era lore—lists for $7 million.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
But Aiden Markram etched his name in lore, producing a brilliant century in the tough chase of 282 in the best ever innings by a South African in Test cricket considering the stakes.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
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Noah Eckstein, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
A bit of local lore: Famed conservationist John Muir would often hang out on this rock and give speeches about the importance of the landscape to passers by enjoying the scenery.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 20 June 2025
Shelter Homes for Sale June 20, 2025 After nearly 80 years, the historic Island of Shuna—rich in ruins, relics, and Titanic-era lore—lists for $7 million.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
But Aiden Markram etched his name in lore, producing a brilliant century in the tough chase of 282 in the best ever innings by a South African in Test cricket considering the stakes.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lore
Noun
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There’s a lot of food science to learn in order to make the best gelato.—
Mahoro Seward,
Vogue,
30 June 2025
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Many in the European Mars science community keep hoping that the U.S. Congress, which will ultimately decide about the NASA budget, thwarts the cuts.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
30 June 2025
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There is a peculiar power in how Lee framed this story within the mythology of the American West.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
27 June 2025
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The main hook was its more layered and mature take on the lore surrounding the character and the more fantastical mythology built around this specific story.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
26 June 2025
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And if not, there is also the self-evident truth that the knowledge is there.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 June 2025
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When the man couldn’t provide police with any identification, the officers took him into custody, a police source with knowledge of the case said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2025
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Though often portrayed as a light-hearted spectacle, the festival is rooted in deep tradition, religious history and local folklore.—
Isabelle Rodney,
CNN Money,
29 June 2025
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The blend of realism with elements of magical realism, myth, and folklore can make the stories feel deeply rooted in place, but also transcendent, touching on something that’s universal.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2025
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This includes continuing to donate 5% of our profits to a range of organizations and activating our long-standing tradition of local volunteerism.—
Brian Cornell,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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David Beckham continued his tradition of bringing his mom to Wimbledon this year.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 July 2025
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“Lore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lore. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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