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
  • The project is heavy on woozy tales of the erotic ups and emotional downs of falling hard, and the deadpan, adrift flows of Scoob and friends, like professional skirt-chaser Shaudy Kash, are like bumping Baby Smoove and Veeze with brain fog.
    Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 9 Dec. 2024
  • But do not look for tales of her in the old songs.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of tales
Noun
  • That means not just naming your values and putting them in a frame on the boardroom wall, but also making a real effort to create and share stories that speak to those values.
    Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Danny Boyle and Alex Garland are returning after 22 years to make 28 Years Later, though the original film, 28 Days Later, has remained one of cinema’s weirdest modern days stories.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of stories
Noun
  • Rather than seeing complex traits as entirely new inventions, this research suggests that evolution often recycles and repurposes existing genetic tools to build complexity on the foundation of simplicity.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Each version is 10 times more powerful than its predecessor, unlike versions of other inventions with minimal upgrades.
    Kumar Parakala, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of inventions
Noun
  • 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
  • See You Tomorrow’s initial launch collection in new fabrications, as well as introducing a bridal collection and Formula 1 line.
    Layla Ilchi, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of fabrications
Noun
  • For music lovers, this year’s festival offers a slate of documentaries and narratives that delve into the lives and legacies of iconic artists and groundbreaking genres.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
  • To increase your company’s visibility, familiarize yourself with these four classic business news narratives.
    Adrian Dearnell, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of narratives
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