fables

noun

Definition of fablesnext
plural of fable
1
as in allegories
a story intended to teach a basic truth or moral about life this classic Christmas film is essentially a fable showing how every person's life has meaning and touches the lives of others

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2
as in myths
a traditional but unfounded story that gives the reason for a current custom, belief, or fact of nature according to an ancient fable the waters of the mountain spring are the tears of a woman weeping for her lost children

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3
as in fictions
something that is the product of the imagination the stories of lost cities of gold may have been fables deliberately concocted by Native Americans to dupe the Spanish

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as in tales
a statement known by its maker to be untrue and made in order to deceive the fables that people tell themselves to rationalize their failures and shortcomings

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fables
  1. myths
  2. tales
  3. legends
  4. stories
  5. lies
  6. inventions
  7. fabrications
Noun
  • Efforts to reform education in science and technology should focus on generating excitement and interest among young girls by debunking myths about these subjects and highlighting their relevance to real-world issues.
    Kath Mackay, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Set in the late 1990s in a remote coastal village, the story weaves together local myths about dervishes (Sufis), mahi sawars (fish riders) and mysterious creatures believed to be angels in disguise.
    Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of myths
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  • 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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  • Vote for the best Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.
    Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Rock and roll wasn’t really built to grow old, and most late-career albums from even the greatest legends get a pat on the shoulder at best and calls for retirement at worst.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
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  • 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
  • Secrets and lies were the name of the game on Grey's Anatomy.
    Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • 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
Definition of lies
Noun
  • There are a lot of crazy inventions out there.
    Jordyn Holman, New York Times, 18 Oct. 2024
  • The arm is one of the most ergonomic inventions on the market.
    Omaid Homayun, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of inventions
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  • Megalopolis pushes Coppola into unchecked futuristic, pseudo-classical narrative fabrications (evoking the Shakespearean pall cast by the death of Caesar’s wife).
    Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The shapes and fabrications demonstrate longing for little touches of nostalgia, such as subtle shapes or accessories — Maje’s head wraps were 1960s summer in Italy — without going retro.
    Rhonda Richford, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
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