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as in tale
a work with imaginary characters and events that is shorter and usually less complex than a novel
he's a talented writer, but his quirky stories will never find a wide readership
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as in anecdote
a brief account of something interesting that happened especially to one personally
Grandpa is always telling stories about what it was like growing up on a farm
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as in news
a report of recent events or facts not previously known
a story in the morning paper about plans for a new library
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as in chronology
a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened
gave us the whole story of the accident
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as in whisper
a rumor or report of a personal or sensational nature
stories going around that the old man had died with thousands of dollars hidden under his mattress
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as in lie
a statement known by its maker to be untrue and made in order to deceive
she tells stories just to get attention, so don't believe that stuff about her father being somebody important
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Recent Examples of story
There are so many examples already out there of Spotify sharing its own story on its own terms.
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Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2025
But his arrival on the map could set him up for other gigs; indeed, Qurbani’s story mirrors the feel-good uplift of Piece by Piece’s protagonist, with creativity as a way out of hardship.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
Still, all the experts interviewed for this story agreed that a cycle of stadium-building every three or four decades is not sustainable for American cities, even those with growing markets such as Denver.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2025
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—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2025
But his arrival on the map could set him up for other gigs; indeed, Qurbani’s story mirrors the feel-good uplift of Piece by Piece’s protagonist, with creativity as a way out of hardship.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
Still, all the experts interviewed for this story agreed that a cycle of stadium-building every three or four decades is not sustainable for American cities, even those with growing markets such as Denver.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2025
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.
—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for story
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Not long ago, Mallaby recommended to us a few of the best books about such tales.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 8 Jan. 2025
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The tale of that match has been told a few times in the quarter-century since.Jack Lang, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Set at an odd point in the universe chronology, in the later Republic era but a century before the events of the Prequels, the story of intrigue within the Jedi order felt disjointed, confusing and irrelevant, leading to a 19% audience score.Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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The off-kilter characters and fractured chronology keep Cinnamon’s storytelling fresh and exciting.Josh Bell, Vulture, 27 June 2024
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What does Paik Sa-eon whisper in Paik Sa-eon’s ear?Kayti Burt, TIME, 4 Jan. 2025
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Their unconventional relationship—and the whispers it’s sparked among the group—are the topic of discussion, with the cast questioning just how deep their ties really run.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 3 Jan. 2025
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The bad image is aggravated by the continuous lies and the deception of members with false promises that are never fulfilled and that end up harming the Club.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Fortunately, talking to your kids about their bodies—as well as diet culture and its harmful lies about food, eating habits, and body size—can do a world of good.Ella Cerón, Parents, 1 Jan. 2025
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The boldness of the plot was a dark reflection of India’s rising economic weight in the West, despite the farcical denouement: An American informant had unwittingly been hired as a hit man.Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Where Killers Of The Flower Moon focuses on character, Oppenheimer focuses on plot.Erik Kain, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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In a classic Catch-22 situation, wolves have left their million-acre sanctuary in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness because their primary prey, the whitetail deer, lost its foothold in a wilderness devoid of browse.Al Wolter, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
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The affected region’s geography and weather, paired with climate change and suburban sprawl in fire-prone areas, created a vulnerable situation.Evan Bush, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Although the history of Ireland’s treatment of unmarried women and their children is violent and bleak, the novella, like Bill’s life, is characterized by ordinary, small moments of love.Amanda Parrish Morgan, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
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This three-part special presented by FX leans heavily into the Dickensian aspect of the novella, delving into the grim realities of Victorian-era London to illuminate the depths of Ebenezer Scrooge's (Guy Pearce) psyche.Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Police are asking anyone with information regarding these two attacks to call NYPD Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS.Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
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For more information, call (501) 324-9767, email at cheri.leffew@arkansas.gov or visit ArkansasArts.org.Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Story.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/story. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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