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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
Are there any common elements of UFO lore like — abductions, ancient aliens, Area 51, Skinwalker Ranch, etc — that some UFO believers have long believed but that your research has suggested are not true?
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James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
Legendary Pokemon are powerful Pokemon characters that are associated with the lore and legends of the Pokemon world.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
Some players will be disappointed in the trade off of lore for more stat blocks.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Who killed Lottie in Yellowjackets? Lottie’s death still remains a mystery, but in true Yellowjackets lore, there could be more than meets the eye.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 28 Feb. 2025
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James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
Legendary Pokemon are powerful Pokemon characters that are associated with the lore and legends of the Pokemon world.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
Some players will be disappointed in the trade off of lore for more stat blocks.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Who killed Lottie in Yellowjackets? Lottie’s death still remains a mystery, but in true Yellowjackets lore, there could be more than meets the eye.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lore
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This spate of terminations is the Trump administration’s most aggressive attempt so far to forcibly reshape American science to match its agenda.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
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There is hardly a shortage of beauty products that are tested and backed by science that will probably work better for you in the long run.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
14 Mar. 2025
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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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Here in Salt Lake City, where the backcountry community is large and thriving, skiers post observations to Instagram as well and tag accounts dedicated to increasing the reach of our local knowledge.—
Ashley Thess,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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This shift is not a sign of decline but rather a maturation process that leads to wisdom—the kind of knowledge that has kept human societies thriving for millennia.—
Talia Milgrom-Elcott,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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For example, English folklore says that Hot Cross Buns baked on Good Friday will never spoil throughout the following year, amongst other luck-giving stories.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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The small town is also a hub for Albanian folklore, with traditional music performances and crafts on display.—
Food Drink Life,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2025
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This dish beautifully intertwines culinary tradition with emotional connection.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Mexico City Reuters — Mexico City’s local congress on Tuesday passed a measure aiming to make bullfights much less harmful to bulls and matadors, a move applauded by animal rights activists but sharply criticized by fans of the centuries-old tradition.—
Reuters,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Lore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lore. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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