as in tale
a traditional description of imaginary events circulated orally among a people
West African folktales that continue to be passed from generation to generation through storytelling
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Recent Examples of folktale
Nair’s early exposure to traditional folktales and the lush landscapes of his homeland would later inform his distinct narrative style.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
According to the scholar Maria Tatar, these were folktales shared among adults after hours, while the children were asleep.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
However, her family exposed her to the folktales and histories of India, where her great-grandparents were born.
—Gameli Hamelo, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Under billows of pale grey rock, a neat little wooden sauna hut appears, as if out of a folktale, next to a subterranean lake of luminescent blue.
—Rick Jordan, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2024
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
According to the scholar Maria Tatar, these were folktales shared among adults after hours, while the children were asleep.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
However, her family exposed her to the folktales and histories of India, where her great-grandparents were born.
—Gameli Hamelo, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Under billows of pale grey rock, a neat little wooden sauna hut appears, as if out of a folktale, next to a subterranean lake of luminescent blue.
—Rick Jordan, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for folktale
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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Dustin Pedroia earned enough Hall of Fame votes to stay on the ballot for a second year, but how close was the Boston Red Sox legend to earning enshrinement?—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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Image The burghers who proffered sacrifice were spared at the last minute, French legend has it, making Rodin’s retrieval of life from death a symbolic one.—
Walker Mimms,
New York Times,
23 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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Larry Stern Westlake Village A story worth telling What an incredible accomplishment by the Rams, Cardinals, Vikings, and NFL in relocating the Rams-Vikings game from SoFi to Arizona on such short notice.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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As a result, the company flipped a few myths on their head, and shared the findings with Travel + Leisure.—
Alison Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Jan. 2025
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Developers often promote the myth that artists lead economic growth, yet history shows that artists — like galleries — move in search of affordable spaces.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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The magazine’s prose, art, and history will be showcased at museums, live events, film festivals, and more, bringing its iconic stories and visuals to new audiences and forms.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2025
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Two teams in the midst of building some compelling playoff history built just as compelling of a draft history first.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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As the Bachelor, Ellis is eager to embark on a journey filled with romance, adventure, and genuine connections.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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An endless font of darkly brilliant romance and comedy, Gibson and the 35-year-old Falley use laughter to endure oncology treatments, canceled plans, and the ever-increasing weight of potential grief.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Folktale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folktale. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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