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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
Situated between Hollywood and the San Fernando Valley, Laurel Canyon has a long artistic legacy in L.A.’s entertainment industry lore.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
Paired with the Smith Island Museum of History, the two structures preserve the rich cultural and historical narrative of Bald Head Island, from island history and maritime traditions to local lore.
—USA Today, 11 June 2025
Some burqas, as stated by local lore, included ersatz mustaches, to further discourage threats from foreign men.
—Robin Wright, New Yorker, 7 June 2025
Further digging into the lore that’s now a key part of the series, Ballerina both hopes to officially establish a new antihero to take up the reigns and double down on the mythology.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2025
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
Paired with the Smith Island Museum of History, the two structures preserve the rich cultural and historical narrative of Bald Head Island, from island history and maritime traditions to local lore.
—USA Today, 11 June 2025
Some burqas, as stated by local lore, included ersatz mustaches, to further discourage threats from foreign men.
—Robin Wright, New Yorker, 7 June 2025
Further digging into the lore that’s now a key part of the series, Ballerina both hopes to officially establish a new antihero to take up the reigns and double down on the mythology.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lore
Noun
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That misadventure begins with a surprisingly irreverent twist on real science.—
Scott Snowden,
Space.com,
18 June 2025
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Learn about the science and cultural traditions of the summer solstice, followed by a short walk and beginner-friendly yoga.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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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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Her wealth of knowledge was incredible, and she was highly regarded in the industry for her expertise and professionalism.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
17 June 2025
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Part of that evaluation was an MRI exam, according to a person with knowledge of the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because neither Haliburton nor the team revealed that publicly.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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Preserving The Intangible Intangible cultural heritage—including language, dance, spiritual practices, music and folklore—is inherently vulnerable due to its living and performative nature.—
Sattie Persaud,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Now, among its ancient rock formations, folklore, and fairy pools, Skye has a new claim to fame: food.—
Sarah Wood González,
Vogue,
11 June 2025
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Many came away feeling the mock curtsy had disrespected a long-standing British tradition, and the fact that the queen had died three months earlier no doubt did not help.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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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“Lore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lore. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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