folklore
Example Sentences
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The Newcastle United forward must have thought he had written himself into folklore after firing his side in front with a first-time finish in the 85th minute.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
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
"This is a self-reliant character who outwits those trying to exploit her with silent grit and steely determination. Momin slipped into this feminist folklore with quiet understanding."
From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026
The Super Bowl indicator, a decades-old piece of Wall Street folklore, might be the worst form of prediction, but it’s weirdly one of the most accurate.
From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026
Admittedly they resembled much of African folklore, but they had a freshness that appealed to my imagination.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
Vocabulary lists containing folklore
Literary Genres - Introductory
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Literary Genres - Advanced
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