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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
His walk-off home run to sink the Boston Red Sox in the 11th inning of Game 7 of the 2003 American League Championship Series cemented his place in all-time Yankees lore.
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Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
There’s also a permanence to this, your name is forever etched in Hollywood lore, no matter what happens.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 18 Feb. 2025
Side quests contain vital lore and character development, deepening your understanding of this reality and the dynamics at play.
—Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
For King and Country Almost disgustingly rich in lore, Avowed takes place in the high fantasy world of Eora — the same setting as developer Obsidian Entertainment’s Pillars of Eternity games.
—Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
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Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
There’s also a permanence to this, your name is forever etched in Hollywood lore, no matter what happens.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 18 Feb. 2025
Side quests contain vital lore and character development, deepening your understanding of this reality and the dynamics at play.
—Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
For King and Country Almost disgustingly rich in lore, Avowed takes place in the high fantasy world of Eora — the same setting as developer Obsidian Entertainment’s Pillars of Eternity games.
—Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lore
Noun
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The tool is designed for people who do intensive knowledge work in areas like finance, science, policy, and engineering.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The Progress also has equipment and hardware to support Roscosmos science experiments.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Fittingly for this mission, in mythology, Athena is Artemis' half-sister.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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In Japanese mythology, oarfish are viewed as harbingers of doom, signaling impending earthquakes.—
Amanda Holpuch,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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For those with intimate knowledge of defense issues, beefing up military capabilities in Britain and continental Europe is a must.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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This account is based on interviews with five people at the network with knowledge of events who asked for anonymity for fear of retribution.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
1 Mar. 2025
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His designs explore a mixture of Filipino and Western dark folklore, blending elements like bat wings and vampire aesthetics with streetwear and menswear.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Beachgoers in Mexico caught a rare glimpse of a shimmering oarfish, which is seen in folklore as a sign of impending doom and has sparked concerns on social media.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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The stodgy tradition, after all, allowed committee chairmen, usually southern Democratic (and segregationist) House members, to hold those coveted positions for decades.—
David Mark,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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Inspired by the intricacy of Black hair artistry, her look felt like an ode to tradition and innovation, seamlessly blending bold structure with fluid motion.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Lore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lore. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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