tell-all

noun

Synonyms of tell-allnext
: a written account (such as a biography) that contains revealing and often scandalous information
tell-all adjective

Examples of tell-all in a Sentence

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After the bombshell tell-all, the queen refused to take Harry’s phone calls without another person in the room, Vickers claimed. Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026 Following the success of their tell-all interview with Oprah, the Duke and Duchess revealed even more information about their experience with the royal family in a new docuseries titled Harry & Meghan. Emma Banks, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026 This comes after the National Enquirer reported that Andrew’s relationship with Fergie has hit a breaking point, and that the former Duchess might even be considering writing a tell-all. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Apr. 2026 That was far from the only shocking revelation during the tell-all. Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tell-all

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tell-all was in 1940

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“Tell-all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tell-all. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

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