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as in stories
a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened
wrote a witty, chatty narrative of all the happenings at the party
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as in tales
a work with imaginary characters and events that is shorter and usually less complex than a novel
in such narratives as "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" and "The Purloined Letter," Edgar Allan Poe essentially created the modern detective story
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Recent Examples of narratives
While the genre has devolved into safe narratives and pop therapyspeak, there was a real sense of risk and ambivalence to Williams’s lyrics.
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Emma Madden, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
At the same time, several unflattering narratives about Lively started to spread on social media.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Since its inception, Gold House has redefined narratives about the Asian Pacific diaspora through its pioneering initiatives in cultural consulting, research, and creative promotion on over 600 projects.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
Use data to articulate how your company's sustainability initiatives contribute to systemic change, and communicate these outcomes through compelling narratives that emphasize long-term impact.
—Vivek Rana, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Foster a supportive culture, align your company's narratives and brand values, and encourage the use of diverse media formats to empower your employees as authentic ambassadors for sustainability initiatives.
—Vivek Rana, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Named after the twisty, single-sided mathematical object, The Möbius Book, neither a straightforward novel nor memoir, presents readers with two distinct narratives, each beginning on either cover.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
When developing your regional sustainability narratives, seek to address specific environmental and social challenges in the region your company is working with while connecting them to your company’s broader goals.
—Vivek Rana, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The narratives and criticism around Bitcoin will constantly shift and evolve, yet there is nothing like the market test to prove its value.
—Korok Ray, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Emma Madden, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
At the same time, several unflattering narratives about Lively started to spread on social media.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Since its inception, Gold House has redefined narratives about the Asian Pacific diaspora through its pioneering initiatives in cultural consulting, research, and creative promotion on over 600 projects.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
Use data to articulate how your company's sustainability initiatives contribute to systemic change, and communicate these outcomes through compelling narratives that emphasize long-term impact.
—Vivek Rana, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Foster a supportive culture, align your company's narratives and brand values, and encourage the use of diverse media formats to empower your employees as authentic ambassadors for sustainability initiatives.
—Vivek Rana, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Named after the twisty, single-sided mathematical object, The Möbius Book, neither a straightforward novel nor memoir, presents readers with two distinct narratives, each beginning on either cover.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
When developing your regional sustainability narratives, seek to address specific environmental and social challenges in the region your company is working with while connecting them to your company’s broader goals.
—Vivek Rana, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The narratives and criticism around Bitcoin will constantly shift and evolve, yet there is nothing like the market test to prove its value.
—Korok Ray, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for narratives
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Then his team worked to share stories that Lively didn't care about the issue of domestic violence, USA TODAY reported.Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Happy holidays and Forbes Daily will return to your inbox with the day’s top stories on January 3.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Then there are cautionary tales like the one in which a boy gets his fingers cut off for being a picky eater—stories about cause and effect, separation from loved ones, stealing, and death.Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
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In the hour leading up to kick-off, there is a grim succession of similar tales from supporters who have been ripped off.James Pearce, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
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The work histories and salaries of the four men were unavailable late Friday.Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
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Each reinvention of her artistry is a passport stamped with the cultures, histories, and landscapes that fuel her vision.Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Approximately 134 countries, including across the G20, are exploring digital versions of their currencies.Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Shari Lewis’s beloved 1960’s lamb puppet has solidified a space in our dog’s lives, from seasonal outfits, to jumbo versions, to tiny birthday hats, and even entire boxes of different sized lambs.Annemarie Dooling, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Narratives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narratives. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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