as in tale
a traditional description of imaginary events circulated orally among a people
West African folktales that continue to be passed from generation to generation through storytelling
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Recent Examples of folktale
Pulling from folktales, mythology, art, and literature, Tokarczuk’s novel spins a story that feels eerily familiar and yet totally new.
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Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
But his longevity also reflects a distinct political culture—inspired by stories and folktales about mighty, wily kings and hares outwitting greater creatures—that rewards and glorifies the ambitious and the sly, the ruthless and the adaptable.
—Stéphanie Giry, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2015
The Nutmeg Princess sculpture, for example, is the title character in the classic Grenadian folktale of an elusive princess who represents goodness and beauty in nature, teaching children about the importance of faith and friendship.
—Natalie Preddie, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2024
Hero, originally a sequel to Greenberg’s debut title The Encyclopedia of Early Earth, is inspired by the classic Arabic folktales of One Thousand and One Nights.
—Samantha Riedel, Them, 13 Sep. 2024
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Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
But his longevity also reflects a distinct political culture—inspired by stories and folktales about mighty, wily kings and hares outwitting greater creatures—that rewards and glorifies the ambitious and the sly, the ruthless and the adaptable.
—Stéphanie Giry, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2015
The Nutmeg Princess sculpture, for example, is the title character in the classic Grenadian folktale of an elusive princess who represents goodness and beauty in nature, teaching children about the importance of faith and friendship.
—Natalie Preddie, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2024
Hero, originally a sequel to Greenberg’s debut title The Encyclopedia of Early Earth, is inspired by the classic Arabic folktales of One Thousand and One Nights.
—Samantha Riedel, Them, 13 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for folktale
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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
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But sales also told a tale of two markets, with its domestic and U.S. markets continuing to see slower sales growth, while international and especially Asia have provided new sales growth channels.Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The screen legend, who turns 99 Friday, recalled seeing the flames encroach a hill near his home this week.Dana Griffin, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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On that list, which is focused only on the top-selling titles on wax in the U.K., the latest from the legends begins its time at No. 13.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Maybe even more than surprise story of the year Indiana, Arizona State looks interesting in the Playoff given its offensive weaponry.The Athletic College Football, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
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Zucker kicked things off in the book’s foreword writing about seeing and collecting pointed diamonds from the 15th century and earlier — a point that helped Fasel to unlock a myth that engagement rings are an invention of the 20th century.Thomas Waller, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Read more What People Think Opinion related to business and economic issues submitted to The Hill: Debunking the myth of the military welfare queen You’re all caught up.Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
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So far, the 39th president of the United States is the only living ex-president to signal his willingness to be there for the second inauguration ceremony in the country's history where a former president is returning to the White House.Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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However, that’s changing; the 2023–24 season saw the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) approve 11 World Cup events on U.S. soil—the most in history—including four alpine events.Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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One especially potent line applies not just to Swift and Healy’s romance but to a generation of young people trapped in an overly nostalgic and referential culture and maybe a little deprived of real-life experience.Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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Abrams and Mescal have remained pretty private about their relationship, keeping their romance out of the spotlight — a decision the Normal People star recently explained in his cover story for GQ's November 2024 issue.Bailey Richards, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Folktale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folktale. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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