as in tale
a rumor or report of a personal or sensational nature
it's a popular canard that the actress died under scandalous circumstances
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Recent Examples of canard
Best, a University of Delaware professor — known for debunking the razor-blades-in-the-apples canard every Halloween since 1985 — spotted the telltale urban myth giveaways immediately.
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Benjamin Svetkey, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 June 2024
After the Russian empire claimed Ukrainian territory from a partitioned Poland, its scholars invented a convenient story of how the two lands were one, a canard that Putin recycled in his essay last year.
—Timothy Snyder, Foreign Affairs, 6 Sep. 2022
Myths and canards about Social Security and its supposed fiscal troubles have steadily proliferated over the years.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2023
This is another quacking canard from the Simpson duck pond.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2023
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Benjamin Svetkey, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 June 2024
After the Russian empire claimed Ukrainian territory from a partitioned Poland, its scholars invented a convenient story of how the two lands were one, a canard that Putin recycled in his essay last year.
—Timothy Snyder, Foreign Affairs, 6 Sep. 2022
Myths and canards about Social Security and its supposed fiscal troubles have steadily proliferated over the years.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2023
This is another quacking canard from the Simpson duck pond.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canard
Noun
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Known as the mystical force behind the throne, Scorpios holds a lot of authority and influence, similar to the way the Magic Mirror does in this tale.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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But since Disney’s golden properties don’t have expiration dates — remember, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs came out 88 years ago — don’t be surprised if the studio gives the classic princess tale another shot a few decades from now.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Another limited series based on a true-crime story?—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Some earbuds claim to be noise-canceling but barely block out a whisper.—
Juhi Wadia,
PCMAG,
17 Mar. 2025
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There were also controlling parents and whispers of abuse throughout the industry.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Canard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canard. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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