BEDTIME STORIES Synonyms: 25 Similar Words

bedtime stories

noun

plural of bedtime story

as in short stories

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Noun

Her poetry, essays, and short stories have appeared in various publications and anthologies including the New York Times, Take the Mic, Color Outside the Lines, Vampires Never Get Old and A Universe of Wishes.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026
In fact, studies have found that readers sometimes prefer ChatGPT’s prose or short stories to the human variety—but sour on them when informed about the AI’s involvement.

— Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of short stories

Noun

The new exhibition will cover machinery and equipment, fibers and yarns, dyes and finishing chemicals, testing and inspection, automation, artificial intelligence and other digital manufacturing tools.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
Colored yarns create a salt-and-pepper effect that gives this piece textural depth.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of yarns

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Created by Professor Antonio Faeti, an author and educator, the museum features exhibits on the role of shoes in fairy tales, travelers in search of discoveries, children who risk getting lost in the forest and more.

— Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
The paranoid despot is a familiar trope, in fairy tales and in fact.

— Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of fairy tales

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Meanwhile, China has broadcast its efforts to punish people who expressed doubt about the official narratives.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Donaphin has worked with the NBA and WNBA for the last decade, more than eight of those years coming on the WNBA side, giving her the proper perspective to handle the business and narratives surrounding the league.

— Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of narratives

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Eight seasons in, Allen has piled up 79 rushing touchdowns and 299 total touchdowns, both records by a quarterback.

— The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Instead, the reports and accompanying body-camera footage have to be obtained through the public records process, which can cost hundreds of dollars or more — even for family members.

— Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of records

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