retelling

noun

re·​tell·​ing (ˌ)rē-ˈte-liŋ How to pronounce retelling (audio)
: a new version of a story
a retelling of a Greek legend

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The mirror plot device exists across The Conjuring films, along with fictional subplots and characters, as could be expected from a dramatic Hollywood movie retelling. Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025 Some of the details may subtly shift between each retelling, but the story always remains the same and never ceases to grab attention. Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025 The new audio retelling of Pride and Prejudice is now available via Audible. Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025 Besson’s retelling of the horror classic is set in the 15th century, where Prince Vladimir denies God after the brutal and cruel loss of his wife. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for retelling

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of retelling was in 1883

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“Retelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retelling. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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