as in tale
a work with imaginary characters and events that is shorter and usually less complex than a novel
her very first short story was accepted for publication in a local journal
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Recent Examples of short story
Faulkner could have begun a short story or something that way.
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 27 Dec. 2024
Other notable box office number for the 31st week of the 2024-2025 Broadway season included a strong first full week for All In: Comedy About Love, based on the short stories by Simon Rich, which added two shows compared with last week’s five at the Hudson Theatre and grossed $1,327,148.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
Beto also contributed art, essays and short stories to the Chicano literary magazine Con Safos.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Buzzati published hundreds of short stories in his lifetime; 50 of them — from his early career to his final days — are collected here, some appearing in English for the first time.
—New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 27 Dec. 2024
Other notable box office number for the 31st week of the 2024-2025 Broadway season included a strong first full week for All In: Comedy About Love, based on the short stories by Simon Rich, which added two shows compared with last week’s five at the Hudson Theatre and grossed $1,327,148.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
Beto also contributed art, essays and short stories to the Chicano literary magazine Con Safos.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Buzzati published hundreds of short stories in his lifetime; 50 of them — from his early career to his final days — are collected here, some appearing in English for the first time.
—New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for short story
Noun
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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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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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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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