novels

noun

Definition of novelsnext
plural of novel
1
as in narratives

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as in novelettes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for novels
  1. narratives
  2. texts
  3. anecdotes
  4. yarns
  5. textbooks
  6. stories
  7. tales
Noun
  • In these narratives, humankind is forever on the cusp of a technological breakthrough that will transform society for the better.
    David Karpf, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • With its gritty narratives and braggadocious flair, Hatton Garden Holdup cements Rome Streetz’s place as a force in contemporary rap, leaving listeners both captivated and craving more.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of narratives
Noun
  • Another storm god The Popol Vuh implies that gods could mix and match their powers at will, but other religious texts are more explicit.
    James L. Fitzsimmons, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The glitch comes two days after many in the nation were affected by another digital outage, when Verizon experienced a nationwide service outage that prevented customers from placing calls or sending and receiving texts.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of texts
Noun
  • In the memoir/photo album, the actress shares previously unseen snapshots from her nine decades on the planet accompanied by observations and anecdotes as only MacLaine can deliver them.
    Jeremy Helligar, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
  • Her accomplished film intricately intertwines memories and anecdotes with the urgency of artistic vocation and the tangled strands of history.
    Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of anecdotes
Noun
  • Syre, like its predecessor in the space, reclaims polyester from textiles of all kinds, including poly-blends, regenerating the content into a pure polyester that can be used to create new fibers and yarns.
    Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Toray, which produces everything from yarns to finished products, is also working to streamline its production facilities for more flexible factories and shorten lead time throughout its supply chain.
    Rhonda Richford, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of yarns
Noun
  • An additional study found that 58% of medical textbooks used globally didn’t mention menopause at all, and 12% gave it less than a paragraph.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The district is also seeking voter approval to renew a district additional assistance budget override to help fund technology and instructional materials, curriculum and textbooks, security and safety infrastructure and transportation vehicles.
    Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of textbooks
Noun
  • It’s been important to myself and Chris to help tell these Latino stories under our Lord Miller banner.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Other big stories ➤ These are the pets up for adoption in Phoenix-area shelters this week.
    Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of stories
Noun
  • The show follows loveable and inexhaustible blue heeler dog Bluey, her younger sister Bingo and their mum and dad who have unpredictable tales in and around their neighborhood.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Front Row Filmed Entertainment CEO Gianluca Chakra says the film sheds light on Lebanese stories that often go untold, but suggests these tales also have wider resonance.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of tales
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Thesaurus Entries Near novels

novellas

novels

novelties

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