fictions

noun

Definition of fictionsnext
plural of fiction
as in fantasies
something that is the product of the imagination most stories about famous outlaws of the Old West are fictions that have little or nothing to do with fact

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  1. tales
  2. stories
  3. inventions
  4. fabrications
  5. narratives
Noun
  • Then there are cautionary tales like the one in which a boy gets his fingers cut off for being a picky eater—stories about cause and effect, separation from loved ones, stealing, and death.
    Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
  • In the hour leading up to kick-off, there is a grim succession of similar tales from supporters who have been ripped off.
    James Pearce, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of tales
Noun
  • Then his team worked to share stories that Lively didn't care about the issue of domestic violence, USA TODAY reported.
    Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Happy holidays and Forbes Daily will return to your inbox with the day’s top stories on January 3.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of stories
Noun
  • The Curious History of Your Home This podcast explores the creation of genius household inventions that people have long taken for granted, such as clocks, toilets, and wallpaper.
    Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Patent grants exclusive rights to inventors for specific, novel inventions or processes.
    Tonya M. Evans, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of inventions
Noun
  • Related Articles An emphasis was put on elevating fabrications used throughout the collection and marking the first time that the brand has featured silk.
    Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The designer leaned into his formidable cutting skills and theatrical bent, designing with high-tech fabrications that interact with smartphones, with foam-like materials, and experimenting in garment reconfiguration.
    Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of fabrications
Noun
  • At the same time, several unflattering narratives about Lively started to spread on social media.
    Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Since its inception, Gold House has redefined narratives about the Asian Pacific diaspora through its pioneering initiatives in cultural consulting, research, and creative promotion on over 600 projects.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of narratives
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