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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
Although the Mortal Kombat games have more than 100 characters, each with their own complex lore and backstory, the 2021 movie had an all-new character as its protagonist.
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James Grebey, Vulture, 12 May 2026
The sourdough connection comes straight from Swift and Kelce lore.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Festivals, art, so much vibrant Route 66 lore.
—AFAR Media, 11 May 2026
In 2024, his numbers remained consistent, but his lore grew.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
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James Grebey, Vulture, 12 May 2026
The sourdough connection comes straight from Swift and Kelce lore.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Festivals, art, so much vibrant Route 66 lore.
—AFAR Media, 11 May 2026
In 2024, his numbers remained consistent, but his lore grew.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lore
Noun
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Cross-cultural work, a rarity until the elevated profile of music science attracted more involvement from anthropologists, has further advanced our understanding.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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At the juncture of science and the human eye, what existed hours ago as a smattering of red, green, and yellow on radar screens was now a rapidly evolving weather system.—
Emily Holshouser
May 19,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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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But despite assurances that the impact on businesses has been minimized, some groups still worried that the AI bill — despite its sections on workforce development and increasing AI knowledge — will ultimately create new burdens for businesses that could hamper innovation efforts.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Two people with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press that the four-time NFL MVP agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Steelers on Saturday, ending a protracted decision-making process.—
Will Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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With a wingspan stretching over two meters, legs as thick as a child’s wrist and talons larger than a grizzly bear’s claws, the harpy eagle has become the subject of rainforest folklore across Central and South America.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Saint-Tropez’s status as a center of gravity for pop-culture folklore isn’t set to wane any time soon.—
Nick Scott,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
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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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“Lore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lore. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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