: a written account (such as a biography) that contains revealing and often scandalous information
tell-all
adjective
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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.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Apr. 2026
That was far from the only shocking revelation during the tell-all.
—Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's CBS primetime special had been pre-recorded before Philip became ill and the tell-all was broadcast on March 7 that year, meaning Elizabeth dealt with the fallout just days after nearly losing her husband, according to the book.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Another victim has come forward with a tell-all memoir about his abuse, and the true crime-hungry are enthralled.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Apr. 2026
That was far from the only shocking revelation during the tell-all.
—Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's CBS primetime special had been pre-recorded before Philip became ill and the tell-all was broadcast on March 7 that year, meaning Elizabeth dealt with the fallout just days after nearly losing her husband, according to the book.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Another victim has come forward with a tell-all memoir about his abuse, and the true crime-hungry are enthralled.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
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“Tell-all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tell-all. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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