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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 sign is cemented in the region’s lore as a mystery, a mecca and a reminder of home.
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Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 2 Jan. 2025
But in baseball lore those statistics were, in more ways than one, overshadowed by the great New York City blackout that year.
—Richard Sandomir, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
The game-winning touchdown pass to Ertz guaranteed at least 11 wins for Washington for the first time since 1991, that the Commanders would be part of the postseason fun, and that the pair would live forever in Washington lore.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Adding to its lore, Louis Cartier gifted the original prototype to General John J. Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Forces, for being instrumental in helping the allies when the war.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
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Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 2 Jan. 2025
But in baseball lore those statistics were, in more ways than one, overshadowed by the great New York City blackout that year.
—Richard Sandomir, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
The game-winning touchdown pass to Ertz guaranteed at least 11 wins for Washington for the first time since 1991, that the Commanders would be part of the postseason fun, and that the pair would live forever in Washington lore.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Adding to its lore, Louis Cartier gifted the original prototype to General John J. Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Forces, for being instrumental in helping the allies when the war.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lore
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The reasons behind the decline in vaccinations are complex, and include multiple disruptions to routine pediatric care during and after the COVID-19 pandemic and changing attitudes among some parents toward vaccines and science more broadly, the Star-Telegram previously reported.Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2025
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Jennifer is a senior writer at Ars Technica with a particular focus on where science meets culture, covering everything from physics and related interdisciplinary topics to her favorite films and TV series.Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 13 Jan. 2025
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The Sirens that harken to Greek mythology have features only on one side—the other is a mirror.Jeanine Barone, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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But to your point about whether there are real consequences of this episode in the mythology of both shows.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Sources with knowledge of the investigation told The Times officials were aware of the earlier fire and its general proximity to the starting point of the Palisades fire, and looking into whether they are related.Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
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On one side, there’s a wealth of scientific knowledge.Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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The mystery of myth and folklore knit tightly with thrilling moments is a treat to watch.Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Experts trace the midnight kiss tradition back to Ancient Rome, as well as English and German folklore.Olivia Petter, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
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In fact, up until 2019, Jimmy had a long-standing tradition of teaching Sunday school at Plains’ local Maranatha Baptist Church.Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
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While family karaoke nights are a tradition for Nicholas, from Houston, pairing it with dish duty was an unusual twist.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Lore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lore. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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