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
Christmas wishes and mistletoe kisses A Christmas custom deeply rooted in magic and folklore is kissing beneath a twig of mistletoe, with its glossy leafy foliage and berries.
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Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
The mystery of myth and folklore knit tightly with thrilling moments is a treat to watch.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Experts trace the midnight kiss tradition back to Ancient Rome, as well as English and German folklore.
—Olivia Petter, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
The satirical character meant to make fun of sappy Christmas specials, has since become a part of Jewish American folklore.
—Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
The mystery of myth and folklore knit tightly with thrilling moments is a treat to watch.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Experts trace the midnight kiss tradition back to Ancient Rome, as well as English and German folklore.
—Olivia Petter, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
The satirical character meant to make fun of sappy Christmas specials, has since become a part of Jewish American folklore.
—Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for folklore
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Brigid, also known as Brigit or Brighid, is a prominent goddess in Celtic mythology, particularly within Ireland and Scotland.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025
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To the south is the open sea, home of a goddess who looms large in local mythology.—
Scott Mowbray Amrita Chandradas,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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Recognizing that, owners Steve and Alex Cohen have decided to break with unspoken tradition and retire the numbers of players who aren’t in the Baseball Hall of Fame.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
18 Jan. 2025
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In keeping with presidential tradition, St. John's Church, located across from the White House will host the service.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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The night before Stanford took the court, Jaylen spent some time thinking about former Blue Devils guard Austin Rivers, whose iconic game-winning shot against UNC in 2012 still lives in Duke lore.—
Grace Raynor,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Famously, his digressive speeches require deep immersion in right-wing lore to comprehend.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Folklore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folklore. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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