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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
According to the lore, a mysterious area formed a triangle from Bermuda to South Florida down to Puerto Rico.
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Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
Even the lore that does exist apparently differs from silo to silo.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
At least one TikTok creator has done a full deep dive on this Taco Bell engagement lore, indicating that Taco Bell might actually have a romantic personal meaning for the couple.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2024
For those who aren’t steeped in your company lore and lingo, storytelling can help clarify complex concepts—and allow leaders to reach new audiences.
—Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
Even the lore that does exist apparently differs from silo to silo.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
At least one TikTok creator has done a full deep dive on this Taco Bell engagement lore, indicating that Taco Bell might actually have a romantic personal meaning for the couple.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2024
For those who aren’t steeped in your company lore and lingo, storytelling can help clarify complex concepts—and allow leaders to reach new audiences.
—Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lore
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Any assessment of the year in climate requires a clear-eyed look at the science.Justin Worland, TIME, 26 Dec. 2024
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Geoff Scott is a high-performance specialist who has worked in the Premier League for 20 years, most recently as head of medicine and sports science at Tottenham Hotspur.Geoff Scott, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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That image has long since been folded into Guardiola’s mythology.Rory Smith, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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As the series became progressively more baroque and ambitious with its mythology over the next two decades, a scene from the Christmas party at the compound featuring an array of minor characters (most of whom would eventually get their own backstories) is a treat for hardcore fans.Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Sudan Suspends Participation In The IPC System On the eve of the release of IPC's report, Sudan's government dropped its participation in the global monitoring system, according to the AP, citing a senior U.N. official with knowledge of the decision.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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Every mortgage review is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of home loan products.Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
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In Icelandic folklore, there is no Santa but there is the ogress Grýla, her lazy troll husband Leppalúði, their 13 children (the Yule Lads), and their cat Jólakötturinn (the Christmas Cat).Chad de Guzman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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One of Colombia’s many museums dedicated to the art of goldsmithing, this fascinating institution showcases instruments, jewelry and a wealth of other artifacts that shine a spotlight on the daily routines and folklore of the Colombian Caribbean’s native residents.Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Winthrop Rodgers Reporting, Essay Saving Yazidi Song In the face of genocide, displacement and technology, a new project hopes to preserve an oral storytelling tradition from Iraq’s Kurdistan Region.Justin Salhani, The Dial, 19 Dec. 2024
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Tree traditions Of course, Christmas decorations aren’t complete without trees — and there are no shortage of those in the Gill home.Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Lore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lore. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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