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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
The 24-year-old traded two of his choppers for Olympic glory, and in so doing forever cemented himself in American hockey lore.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Feb. 2026
And, of course, there's the ever-growing lore surrounding the mysterious Addams family members themselves.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
How Riley became coach is the stuff of Lakers lore.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Jose Alvarado’s grand thefts in a Knicks jersey may not go down in league lore, but his impact can’t be overstated enough in the short period he’s been in a Knicks jersey.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Feb. 2026
And, of course, there's the ever-growing lore surrounding the mysterious Addams family members themselves.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
How Riley became coach is the stuff of Lakers lore.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Jose Alvarado’s grand thefts in a Knicks jersey may not go down in league lore, but his impact can’t be overstated enough in the short period he’s been in a Knicks jersey.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lore
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Each class’s session was tailored around integrating lessons in nutrition, wellness, math and science.—
Del Mar Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Cheers rang out when the social science teacher and instructional leader's name was called by the award's founder, Lowell Milken.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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But beyond the memes and mythology, the scene itself holds extraordinary narrative architecture, offering an interesting example of how to write a scene involving multiple characters with complex personal histories and interiorities.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
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Roy Lee’s personal mythology is now firmly established.—
Sam Kriss,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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During his testimony, Bill Clinton denied any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes, and he was described as being largely relaxed while answering questions.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
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One assembles materials manually and relies on past knowledge.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
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The duo’s inspiration—from Italian folklore, art, architecture, opera, cinema, religion, and the sheer beauty of their native country—shines through.—
Laurie Brookins,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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But his place in Wrexham folklore alongside Paul Mullin, Ben Tozer et al is assured.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Also a tradition among the members of the Catholic church during Lent, fish fries are a weekly meal enjoyed on Fridays during the lenten season while participants abstain from meat.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2026
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Another State of the Union tradition is for the party opposite of the president’s to give a response to the address.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Lore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lore. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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