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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
Here, that balance of tones is somewhat restored in the second half of the season, after a revelation that establishes Dunk and Egg’s relevance to Westeros lore—and in doing so kind of undermines the show’s initial commitment to bringing the Thrones saga down to earth.
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Judy Berman, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
That sequence should be celebrated in 49ers lore.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
As the only historic hotel along the Texas Gulf Coast, Grand Galvez leans into its lore with regular tours recounting paranormal activities.
—Kelsey Ogletree, Midwest Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Then came a reportedly pleasant but poorly timed interaction — one that now rests in Tepper and Panthers lore.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026
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His work reflects the growing integration of structural science and aesthetic judgment in contemporary facial surgery.—
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That’s not the way science works either.—
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Its place in our national mythology has been under attack for a while now.—
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The play, written by Kate Trefry and executive produced by the Duffer Brothers, came to New York after opening in London’s West End in December 2023 and brings an original story to the stage, while also tying into the mythology of the streaming series.—
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The moral fulcrum of Christopher Marlowe’s The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus, in which a scholar gains knowledge and power through a demonic pact, is a relatively straightforward statement on the human condition.—
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The company says this reflects the transfer of broad human knowledge captured in video into robotic behavior.—
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Slavic folklore about vampires suggests one partial answer to the especial fear of the vulnerable.—
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Laxness combines folklore and myth with humble details of the natural world in this delightful novel.—
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The vocalist has led his band Fuerza Regida to top multiple Billboard charts and helped propel the Mexican corrido tradition, all while running his own label.—
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Kate Middleton turns 44 today—and in a break from tradition, instead of the customary portrait that usually marks the occasion, the Princess of Wales has released a video.—
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“Lore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lore. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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