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folklore

[fohk-lawr, -lohr] / ˈfoʊkˌlɔr, -ˌloʊr /
NOUN
tales from the past
Synonyms
STRONGEST
custom fable legend myth mythology superstition tradition wisdom
STRONG
ballad
WEAK
folk story mythos oral literature
Antonyms
STRONGEST
fact reality truth

Example Sentences

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Historically known as 'an Gabhar Fiáin' -- the wild goat -- the Old Irish Goat occupies a unique place in Irish folklore.

From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2026

Malinin was among those in the crowd who gave Liu - the alt girl with her iconic halo hair and lip piercing - a standing ovation as she wrote herself into Olympic folklore.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

His 51 goals in just over 120 appearances for the Phoenix -- which included Golden Boot honours and the award for the league's best player -- earned him a place in Pacific football folklore.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

With temporary tattoos of bats across her face - a nod to Transylvania's folklore and nature - Oliynykova saved 21 out of 23 break points against Wang to win 6-4 6-4.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

I’ve seen live dancers before, at folklore festivals in Port-au-Prince and Les Cayes.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi