lore

noun

ˈlȯr How to pronounce lore (audio)
Definition of lorenext
1
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 Drawing on classic trial films and cartoon lore, director Dave Green crafts an underdog story that mirrors the movie’s own David-versus-Goliath journey from studio discard to theatrical release. — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 The family soon moved to a one-bedroom cabin in the nearby town of Locust Ridge, a dwelling that figures proudly in Parton’s rags-to-riches lore. — Jordan Hoffman, Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026 Truman Capote and Tennessee Williams were among the writers associated with the property, while the tiny Chart Room bar became part of Key West music lore. — Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026 In the family lore, there was supposedly a wealthy grandfather in Thailand, who left his young wife and children behind in China and never came back. — ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lore
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  1. science
  2. mythology
  3. knowledge
  4. folklore
  5. tradition
Noun
  • Bonnell isn't trying to sell the 805 RX as an exotic science experiment for people who already have three motorcycles in the garage.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • But experts say the science to support these ideas is thin, and the risks are serious.
    — Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of science
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  • His front row was the stuff of fashion mythology, the kind of group that could only be summoned by a muse collector of Ackermann’s caliber.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 2 Sep. 2026
  • In Forgotten Island, inspired by Philippine mythology, two childhood friends become trapped on a colorful island that feeds on memories.
    — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of mythology
Noun
  • Desai said the group separately verified with people with direct knowledge of the matter that the exchange is under consideration.
    — Jake Spring The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2026
  • From one source that had strong knowledge of the Cowboys’ roster, Jones is viewed as a clear upgrade over the depth that was at the tackle spot in Dallas, although Jones will need a few weeks to return to his maximum physical skill set.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of knowledge
Noun
  • Deploy cunning and operate in darkness, like those shapeshifting, half-human, half-wolf creatures revered in German folklore.
    — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Popular media and Southern folklore frequently claimed that kudzu was swallowing 150,000 new acres every year and had overtaken anywhere from 7 to 9 million acres across the region.
    — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of folklore
Noun
  • There are more than 200 distinct pieces that capture Mexico’s expansive and influential muralist tradition of the modern era.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
  • His legacy will be most remembered for two painful gut punches to Bruins tradition.
    — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of tradition

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“Lore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lore. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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