as in lie
a statement known by its maker to be untrue and made in order to deceive
did you really see a bear, or are you telling us another one of your fairy tales?
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Recent Examples of fairy tale
Not even Roosevelt believed in such fairy tales.
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Gaby Del Valle, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The puckish figure draws heavily on Nordic fairy tales, including stories of elves.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
Cinderella's Closet makes every teen's fairy tale dreams come true.
—Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Their suspicious acceptance more readily hints at the painful reality underneath this modest fairy tale.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
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Gaby Del Valle, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The puckish figure draws heavily on Nordic fairy tales, including stories of elves.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
Cinderella's Closet makes every teen's fairy tale dreams come true.
—Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Their suspicious acceptance more readily hints at the painful reality underneath this modest fairy tale.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fairy tale
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairy tale
Noun
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In an interview with The Times, Sid confessed that the whole thing was a lie concocted by a publicist in the 1940s.—
Anabel Sosa,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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And from that data, the airliner learned that 97 percent of fliers said the lie-flat bed was their reason for flying in Delta One.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2026
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His plays — rife with exploration of deep humanity and emotion — provide not just a framework for hanging many different worlds upon his words, but also the kind of complex characters and twisted tales that actors and filmmakers crave, whether tragedy, romance or comedy.—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The affable comedian and improv star is known for a self-deprecating brand of humor that leans into storytelling, audience interaction and behind-the-scenes tales from the long-running hit show.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Joyann Jeffrey,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Her supporters, including Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison, a family friend, decried her alleged detainment, and her story sparked outcry and protests.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Fairy tale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fairy%20tale. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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