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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?
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Ever since American Horror Story debuted on FX in 2011, Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk’s anthology series has captivated audiences with its chilling tales, twisted characters, and unique format.
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Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
TikToker and books commentator Kenzie Deerin, who was introduced to the series in middle school, says the vampiric tale sparked her love for the fantasy romance genre.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
But as inspiring as Mamdani’s rise has been, DSA’s shambolic life on the national level should be a cautionary tale for the British leftists.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2025
The song is part cautionary tale, part recruitment ritual.
—Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
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Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
TikToker and books commentator Kenzie Deerin, who was introduced to the series in middle school, says the vampiric tale sparked her love for the fantasy romance genre.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
But as inspiring as Mamdani’s rise has been, DSA’s shambolic life on the national level should be a cautionary tale for the British leftists.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2025
The song is part cautionary tale, part recruitment ritual.
—Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tale
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“Tale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tale. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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