folk

Example Sentences

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“We’re just incorporating all the things we love,” says Maier, noting that includes roadside attractions, folk art and anything “outsider.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

As the son of famed English folk singer-songwriters Richard and Linda Thompson, he has a musical pedigree — and gifts that are wholly his own.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

Indeed, the 44-year-old -- the son of popular telenovela actress Maria Sorte -- has become something of a folk superhero in a country worn down by violence, with the looks and attitude to match.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

The noise - lasting and deafening - rose up and swirled around like a typhoon, gathering up everybody in its vicinity, delirious Hearts folk thrilled to be sucked into the vortex.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Before Taran could warn Eilonwy not to be imprudent, the door of the throne, room burst open and a crowd of folk pressed in.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander