bedtime stories

Definition of bedtime storiesnext
plural of bedtime story

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedtime stories
Noun
  • But six short stories is a good tradeoff, and these show the author’s great versatility.
    Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
  • One of Cash’s interests, carried over from Earth Angel, her 2023 debut book of short stories, is an overflowing index of animal references.
    Niela Orr, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • At the same time, brands are seeking fabrics with inherent softness through fibers or yarns.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Carbon nanotube yarns are light yet lift little.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Animated family films have been a staple of entertainment culture for nearly a century and offer a rich catalog of adventures, fables, fairy tales and dramas.
    David Faris, TheWeek, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Or throw it back with some age-old fables or fairy tales.
    Maya Silver, Outside, 20 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Their position ignored the Ukrainian perspective on the issue, thus excluding Ukrainians as the affected party from understanding and communicating current and historical narratives.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
  • In Georgia as in Minnesota, where administration statements about the fatal shootings have been contradicted by video evidence, its actions are underpinned by false narratives.
    Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Gold and silver prices fell sharply on Friday, snapping a powerful rally that has seen the metals shatter multiple records this year.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Who’s calling for those records from Wolfman Jack?
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Bedtime stories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedtime%20stories. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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