1
as in tale
a brief account of something interesting that happened especially to one personally
Grandpa likes to tell yarns about when he was young
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2
as in story
a work with imaginary characters and events that is shorter and usually less complex than a novel
a ripping yarn about space travel and alien monsters
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Recent Examples of yarn
In a yarn shop, a tangle of tariffs Sara Heckman’s shop Apricot Yarn & Supply sells yarn from around the world.
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Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
As a Chicago Irishman, jawing and spinning a yarn is my birthright.
—Outside Online, 22 Oct. 2025
The throw is crafted with polyester, but don’t be fooled by its price; the intricate, woven yarn resembles that of expensive chenille, with a buttery-smooth texture that feels luxuriously soft to the touch.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Jansem said the yarn can be adapted to different weights and weaves, creating potential applications beyond fashion.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
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Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
As a Chicago Irishman, jawing and spinning a yarn is my birthright.
—Outside Online, 22 Oct. 2025
The throw is crafted with polyester, but don’t be fooled by its price; the intricate, woven yarn resembles that of expensive chenille, with a buttery-smooth texture that feels luxuriously soft to the touch.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Jansem said the yarn can be adapted to different weights and weaves, creating potential applications beyond fashion.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yarn
Noun
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Folklorist Thomas Keightley tells the tale of a kobold named Hödeken who was insulted by a kitchen boy who kept spraying water at him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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And then at some point, the movie turns into a full-on tale of modern-age sorcery, shifting from its historical roots into an arthouse genre flick replete with fire and demons.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Jillian Frankel,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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On expedition, the hunter who joined me on polar bear watch was relating a story from his grandfather who told him the telling sign of narwhal appearance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Andrésen is known for his role in Death in Venice, Italian director Luchino Visconti’s adaptation of the 1912 novella of the same name by German author Thomas Mann.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025
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In the book, Malahy detailed the numerous catastrophes that surrounded the months spent filming the movie, a loose adaptation of Joseph Conrad's 1899 novella, Heart of Darkness, in the Philippines.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Barton’s story bears a striking resemblance to the narrative outlined in Corcoran’s legal claim and suggests the franchise was enjoying demonstrable success at a time that could be critical to determining if and how much she is owed.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
31 Oct. 2025
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Thompson turned to Preston Mui, a senior economist at Employ America, for a sector-by-sector breakdown of job openings since ChatGPT’s release, and the findings actually contradicted the AI narrative.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Yarn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yarn. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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