1
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
But more than 26 years later, these mischaracterizations endured, becoming foundational lore for young people who want to follow in the killers’ footsteps.
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Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
Wednesday creators expanded the lore for one beloved member of the family, some might say the right hand, in Season 2.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Being on the set and putting on the coat, pulling together all the lore and the paraphernalia of the time, there’s a bit of sadness in it for me as well.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
TikTok has turned makeup artist Erin Parsons into a beauty historian for the masses; her fascinating deep dives into the lore of products inspire a kind of nostalgic beauty renaissance.
—Mila Jaroniec, Allure, 3 Sep. 2025
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Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
Wednesday creators expanded the lore for one beloved member of the family, some might say the right hand, in Season 2.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Being on the set and putting on the coat, pulling together all the lore and the paraphernalia of the time, there’s a bit of sadness in it for me as well.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
TikTok has turned makeup artist Erin Parsons into a beauty historian for the masses; her fascinating deep dives into the lore of products inspire a kind of nostalgic beauty renaissance.
—Mila Jaroniec, Allure, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lore
Noun
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While far from a cure, the study points to a new path that combines advanced manufacturing, stem cell science, and regenerative medicine.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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Witnesses and lawmakers wrestled with NASA’s budget priorities, highlighting concern that the administration’s 2026 budget request tilts heavily toward exploration while slashing science programs.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Squid Game is a South Korean production; KPop Demon Hunters, though produced by the American studio Sony Pictures Animation, features elements of Korean art, architecture, mythology, shamanism, food and pop culture embedded throughout the film.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In Norse mythology, the ash tree known as Yggdrasill binds together all nine worlds, from the underworld of Niflheim to the realm of the gods, Asgard.—
Ellen Walker,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That requires more than knowledge.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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HoneyBee Sage aimed to be that space to share knowledge as well as a business prototype for other entrepreneurs interested in herbalism.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Barcelona return to St James’ Park, 29 years on from a famous 3-2 on Tyneside, a night which went down in folklore thanks to a hat-trick from Tino Asprilla.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Pop folklore is full of legendary over-the-top ceremonies.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
27 Aug. 2025
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Whatever the reason behind the tradition may be, Swift and Mahomes were all smiles in the Dirty 30 photo as the WAGS prepare to head into football season together and cheer on the Kansas City Chiefs.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Parents paying is another venerable LA tradition, though one that is rectified with a chain of Venmos at a later date.—
Joe Joyce,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Lore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lore. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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