1
as in knowledges
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 mythologies
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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Quite often a superhero such as Superman would get double exposure on the big screen and on TV, but under two different mythologies (read CW’s 2001-2017 series Smallville and Zach Snyder’s 2013 movie Man of Steel).—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2025 -
In silk is science and history, mythologies and futures.—
Meilan Solly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Nov. 2024
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In the sciences and in medicine, the use of AI seems promising.—
Nir Eisikovits,
Discover Magazine,
14 Nov. 2024
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In the sciences, AI advocates promise that AI will aid in curing hitherto intractable diseases.—
Nir Eisikovits,
Discover Magazine,
14 Nov. 2024
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Recognized for its flavorful conchas, multigrain breads and seasonal pastries, Gusto Bread in Long Beach was touted as a neighborhood panaderia inspired by Mexican and Indigenous traditions.—
Kendrick Marshall,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Jan. 2025
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Morales’ character revists his early days in Puerto Rico, back when the island was still occupied by familiar faces and traditions.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
3 Jan. 2025
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Joe Montana and Jerry Rice are among the San Francisco 49ers’ legends that are taking part in a new docuseries for AMC.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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Parker, 60, opened about her time in the show as a preteen actress in an article highlighting 29 Broadway legends published in New York Magazine on April 7.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Lores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lores. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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