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as in stories
a rumor or report of a personal or sensational nature
don't believe the tales you hear about our neighbor's kid
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as in anecdotes
a brief account of something interesting that happened especially to one personally
asked Dad to tell once again the tale of how, as a kid, he broke his arm jumping out of a tree
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as in lies
a statement known by its maker to be untrue and made in order to deceive
told tall tales in an attempt to impress me with her supposedly upper-crust background
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as in novelle
a work with imaginary characters and events that is shorter and usually less complex than a novel
the oft-told tale of Sleeping Beauty
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Recent Examples of tales
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.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
Fans fell in love with the weird tales coming out of the small desert town and helped turn it into a pop culture sensation.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 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
The album’s rich instrumentation—strings, smooth guitar, piano, congas, and horns—is woven into tales of love, struggle, and triumph.
—Charles Moss, SPIN, 3 Oct. 2024
The psychosis is like one of the three doors in the folk tales, the one that must never be opened no matter what.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
And Cool Your Eyes With Brightening Eye Balm If your eyes are telling tales of tiredness, this eye balm seems like a refreshing solution, giving a soft glow while revitalizing the under-eye area.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Sales tales Vehicles are offered for sale at a GM dealership in Lincolnwood, Illinois, on June 20, 2024.
—Michele Luhn, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
Fans fell in love with the weird tales coming out of the small desert town and helped turn it into a pop culture sensation.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 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
The album’s rich instrumentation—strings, smooth guitar, piano, congas, and horns—is woven into tales of love, struggle, and triumph.
—Charles Moss, SPIN, 3 Oct. 2024
The psychosis is like one of the three doors in the folk tales, the one that must never be opened no matter what.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
And Cool Your Eyes With Brightening Eye Balm If your eyes are telling tales of tiredness, this eye balm seems like a refreshing solution, giving a soft glow while revitalizing the under-eye area.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Sales tales Vehicles are offered for sale at a GM dealership in Lincolnwood, Illinois, on June 20, 2024.
—Michele Luhn, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tales
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Francis’ long and stories residence at GH began in 1977.Lynette Rice, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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In 2008, Rosen told The Associated Press studying classic films helped young filmmakers find new ways to tell stories and discover their own point-of-view.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
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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
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Those results, alongside anecdotes from workers and criticisms against the two companies from governments, scholars and others, are used as the crux of Oxfam’s argument throughout the complaint.Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2024
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Secrets and lies were the name of the game on Grey's Anatomy.Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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The breach led by Peters heightened concerns that rogue election workers sympathetic to partisan lies could use their access and knowledge to attack voting processes from within.Mead Gruver, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Tales.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tales. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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