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
Japanese folklore indicates the fish belonged to servants of the sea god Ryūjin.
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Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
Footage of the incident has been widely shared on social media sparking concerns of looming disaster because of folklore surrounding the oarfish.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
His designs explore a mixture of Filipino and Western dark folklore, blending elements like bat wings and vampire aesthetics with streetwear and menswear.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Mexico beachgoers were treated to a rare sighting earlier this month of a shimmering oarfish, native to the deep sea and seen in Japanese folklore as a signal of impending doom.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
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Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
Footage of the incident has been widely shared on social media sparking concerns of looming disaster because of folklore surrounding the oarfish.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
His designs explore a mixture of Filipino and Western dark folklore, blending elements like bat wings and vampire aesthetics with streetwear and menswear.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Mexico beachgoers were treated to a rare sighting earlier this month of a shimmering oarfish, native to the deep sea and seen in Japanese folklore as a signal of impending doom.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for folklore
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Discovery, Sai Abhishek, joins Amish Tripathi to share details on the platform’s vision for exploring Indian mythology.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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American mythology about land ownership long existed as a rationale for Native dispossession, but the house in the little house on the prairie took center stage in 1917, the year of the Bolshevik Revolution.—
Jennifer Wilson,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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This dish beautifully intertwines culinary tradition with emotional connection.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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History, tradition of Irish holiday St. Patrick's Day food and drink deals 2025: Save some green with these freebies, discounts A school bus, but for dogs: Watch pups enjoy rides, snacks on their way to the park Did Trump decide to bring astronauts home?—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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Viewers who are well versed in alien lore will recognize Sean’s symptoms, all of which are commonly reported by abductees.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
12 Mar. 2025
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Eminem’s epic 8 Mile rap battles have long been part of hip-hop movie lore.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Folklore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folklore. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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