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a
: a series of events or facts told or presented : account
b(1)
: a report of a private or confidential matter
dead men tell no tales
(2)
: a libelous report or piece of gossip
Examples of tale in a Sentence
The movie is a stirring tale of courage.
We listened to his familiar tale of woe as he talked again about the failure of his marriage.
He told us thrilling tales about his adventures as a pilot in the war.
Are you telling tales again? Or is that the truth?
Recent Examples on the Web
Check out the exhibits, take the tour and hear the tale of the 1964 tsunami that swept across the city and stranded the lighthouse keepers in the tower.
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Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
As might be suggested by that trio of forthcoming titles, WCO specializes in polishing hidden gems for special occasions, and Sunday’s rendezvous with Puccini’s odd little tale of doomed love was no exception.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
Bailey: This is a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked power, but also of building community around a single personality.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 8 Apr. 2024
The story behind the production of Monkey Man has already become its own epic tale of obstacles overcome, suffering injuries and interruptions, being knocked down and getting back up again against all odds.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2024
Now that the community has grown, amateurs and newly-identifying eclipse chasers are using online platforms to share lodging plans, ask for tips, and recount tales of past trips abroad.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
With Avatar 3, 4, and 5 on the horizons, fans can anticipate more tales of the Na'vi for the next several years.
—EW.com, 4 Apr. 2024
Many of their lyrics also nod back to Siberian landscapes or old folklore tales.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2024
By Lily Meyer From the very start, Memory Piece is a tale of escape and entanglement.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2024
Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
As might be suggested by that trio of forthcoming titles, WCO specializes in polishing hidden gems for special occasions, and Sunday’s rendezvous with Puccini’s odd little tale of doomed love was no exception.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
Bailey: This is a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked power, but also of building community around a single personality.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 8 Apr. 2024
The story behind the production of Monkey Man has already become its own epic tale of obstacles overcome, suffering injuries and interruptions, being knocked down and getting back up again against all odds.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2024
Now that the community has grown, amateurs and newly-identifying eclipse chasers are using online platforms to share lodging plans, ask for tips, and recount tales of past trips abroad.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
With Avatar 3, 4, and 5 on the horizons, fans can anticipate more tales of the Na'vi for the next several years.
—EW.com, 4 Apr. 2024
Many of their lyrics also nod back to Siberian landscapes or old folklore tales.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2024
By Lily Meyer From the very start, Memory Piece is a tale of escape and entanglement.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Tale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tale. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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