: a written account (such as a biography) that contains revealing and often scandalous information
tell-all
adjective
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The couple famously aired their grievances with the royal family in a tell-all interview to Oprah Winfrey and a revealing Netflix series.
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ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Today, Burrell said William is focused on protecting his family from potential new tell-alls and leaks — leaving little room for reconciliation and cementing the brothers’ deepening divide.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
The first part of the hearing concerned former Colleton Court county clerk Becky Hill, who clerked during Murdaugh’s trial and later wrote a tell-all book about it.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
While Call Her Daddy covers a wide range of topics in typical podcast fashion, Cooper has become known for her tell-all interviews with Hollywood's A-listers.
—Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
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ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Today, Burrell said William is focused on protecting his family from potential new tell-alls and leaks — leaving little room for reconciliation and cementing the brothers’ deepening divide.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
The first part of the hearing concerned former Colleton Court county clerk Becky Hill, who clerked during Murdaugh’s trial and later wrote a tell-all book about it.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
While Call Her Daddy covers a wide range of topics in typical podcast fashion, Cooper has become known for her tell-all interviews with Hollywood's A-listers.
—Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Tell-all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tell-all. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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