as in tale
a detailed description of a series of real or fictional events taking place over a long period of time
The saga of Beowulf recounts the hero's travels as he hunts the monster Grendel.
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Recent Examples of saga
But for now, the saga continues between the All-Star and Miami president Pat Riley.
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Matt Levine, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
One significant player in that saga was Darryl F. Zanuck.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2025
Mbappe’s up-and-down form Kylian Mbappe’s signing from PSG last summer brought an end to a saga that lasted multiple transfer windows and fulfilled a dream for the France forward, who took part in Madrid trials as a 14-year-old under the watchful eye of Zinedine Zidane.
—Tomás Hill López-Menchero, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Whatever the final outcome, the saga has rocked South Korean politics and sparked consternation among allies including the U.S. at a time when regional power dynamics are shifting.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
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Matt Levine, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
One significant player in that saga was Darryl F. Zanuck.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2025
Mbappe’s up-and-down form Kylian Mbappe’s signing from PSG last summer brought an end to a saga that lasted multiple transfer windows and fulfilled a dream for the France forward, who took part in Madrid trials as a 14-year-old under the watchful eye of Zinedine Zidane.
—Tomás Hill López-Menchero, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Whatever the final outcome, the saga has rocked South Korean politics and sparked consternation among allies including the U.S. at a time when regional power dynamics are shifting.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saga
Noun
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This incident serves as a cautionary tale for companies deploying AI in their communications.—
Rebekah Bastian,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Per old wives’ tales, nesting is a phenomenon that happens near the end of gestation: a maternal instinct to prepare for birth.—
Betty Liu,
Bon Appétit,
20 Jan. 2025
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Photograph: Mother Jones illustration; Getty This story originally appeared on Mother Jones and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration.—
Anna Merlan,
WIRED,
18 Jan. 2025
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This story has been updated with additional information, context, and statements.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Hellraiser Year: 1987 Runtime: 1h 34m Director: Clive Barker The horror author Clive Barker directed this adaptation of his own novella The Hellbound Heart and made genre movie history.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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Among her dozens of publications were seven novellas that appeared as serials in these two weeklies.—
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4 Jan. 2025
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“Saga.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saga. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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