Legend
Legend noun - The body of customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings associated with a people, thing, or place.
Usage example: that story of how the world came to be has long been part of Native American legend
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Synonyms for Legend
Lore is a synonym for legend in knowledge topic. In some cases you can use "Lore" instead a noun "Legend", when it comes to topics like heritage, folklore, often fictitious. popular alternative
Nearby Word: legendary
Lore
Lore noun - The body of customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings associated with a people, thing, or place.
Usage example: set out to study the rich lore of the Cajun people of Louisiana before it all vanished
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Synonyms for Lore
Legend is a synonym for lore in knowledge topic. You can use "Legend" instead a noun "Lore", if it concerns topics such as heritage, myths. popular alternative
Nearby Words: Lora, Loree
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Lore and Legend. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/legend/lore
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Lore or Legend. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/legend/lore.
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