as in mythology
the body of customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings associated with a people, thing, or place
the Scottish Highlands are rich in folklore
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Recent Examples of folklore
The name is derived from Naga, a mythological serpent-like being found in Southeast Asian folklore, while titan is one of the 12 giants of Greek mythology.
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Briana Alvarado, ABC News, 14 May 2026
The moment will go down in folklore at the club, and rank among the most contentious interventions the VAR system will ever make.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 11 May 2026
It was named for Lilith, a demonic figure of Jewish folklore who is said to have been Adam’s first wife (before Eve).
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
The city is famously home to the iconic Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox statues, a must-see photo stop that celebrates Minnesota folklore.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 7 May 2026
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Briana Alvarado, ABC News, 14 May 2026
The moment will go down in folklore at the club, and rank among the most contentious interventions the VAR system will ever make.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 11 May 2026
It was named for Lilith, a demonic figure of Jewish folklore who is said to have been Adam’s first wife (before Eve).
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
The city is famously home to the iconic Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox statues, a must-see photo stop that celebrates Minnesota folklore.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for folklore
Noun
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But the urgency here is rooted in a founding mythology that insists every individual has the authority to define themselves.—
MONICA LEWINSKY,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
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The plot, omnipresent in the mythology of chasing, hinges on the idea of getting dangerously close to a storm to get data that could help create a better warning system and save lives.—
Emily Holshouser
May 19,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
Noun
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In any case, to compose in the classical tradition today is to go against the grain of a hyper-commodified culture.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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And while much of what is now published in the country with the regime’s approval is indeed florid propaganda, outside of Russia the grand tradition of Russian literature is very much alive.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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This summer the tournament returns to North America, and Guadalajara will add to its considerable football lore when this stadium hosts four more World Cup matches, including a heavyweight bout between Spain and its onetime colony Uruguay.—
Franklin Leonard,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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It’s been a few years since Brewster last watched the movie, which established the lore of the Toretto family, a crew of gearheads and street racers led by Diesel’s Dominic.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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“Folklore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folklore. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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