1
as in tale
a brief account of something interesting that happened especially to one personally
Grandpa likes to tell yarns about when he was young
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2
as in story
a work with imaginary characters and events that is shorter and usually less complex than a novel
a ripping yarn about space travel and alien monsters
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Recent Examples of yarn
The capsule collection available to U.S. shoppers includes new pieces made of the finest yarns and cloths.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2024
With its new Modern Roots collection, Valdese Weavers’ high-end Circa 1801 line put a new spin on plaid and florals by incorporating rich texture via plush yarns such as chenille and bouclé.
—Jennifer Bringle, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024
Each knit, whether an oversized turtleneck, or brushed tee, is designed in Stockholm from yarn that is OEKO-TEX certified.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
Billy Wilder, perhaps the greatest classic Hollywood screenwriter, spins a zippy yarn in this sneakily dark yet ultimately affirming story about a lowly employee at a Manhattan insurance company.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 23 Dec. 2024
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2024
With its new Modern Roots collection, Valdese Weavers’ high-end Circa 1801 line put a new spin on plaid and florals by incorporating rich texture via plush yarns such as chenille and bouclé.
—Jennifer Bringle, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024
Each knit, whether an oversized turtleneck, or brushed tee, is designed in Stockholm from yarn that is OEKO-TEX certified.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
Billy Wilder, perhaps the greatest classic Hollywood screenwriter, spins a zippy yarn in this sneakily dark yet ultimately affirming story about a lowly employee at a Manhattan insurance company.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yarn
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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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This incident serves as a cautionary tale for companies deploying AI in their communications.—
Rebekah Bastian,
Forbes,
20 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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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
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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However, now the scandal has spread out of Britain to U.S. staff and American publications, the pro-Meghan narrative no longer contains a baked in explanation for the existence of the anti-Meghan perspective.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Draft one, sign one, trade for one but this same narrative comes up every year, this franchise seems incapable of understanding the importance of having one.—
Jonas Siegel,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Yarn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yarn. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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