folklore
Example Sentences
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The original San Diego staging, which stressed Mexican folklore, was charming but static.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
"There may be some particular Canadian folklore that comes with it -- some of the values of the co-founders that are going to permeate," she said.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
Some goals, though, are written in FA Cup folklore, rolled out for every cup final montage - they're the belters, the moments of individual magic, the strikes that sealed shock wins.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Chloe Kelly is firmly etched into football folklore.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
“They’re right. I’m a little off my head right now. Teccam’s septagy, folklore and all that. It’s a bit bookish for me, but a fine thing to study. I didn’t mean any offense.”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
Vocabulary lists containing folklore
Literary Genres - Introductory
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Literary Genres - Advanced
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