bedtime stories

Definition of bedtime storiesnext
plural of bedtime story

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Noun
  • Rowell is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Slow Dance, Eleanor & Park, and the Simon Snow trilogy, as well as several other award-winning novels, short stories, and comics.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Those close to Khong marvel at the long half-life of her short stories.
    Mariella Rudi, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • But the stakes involved, both artistic and social, make these recollections far more than mere yarns.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
  • They are made with supersoft long-staple zero-twist cotton yarns but have 550 GSM, so the towels air-dry after just about an hour and a half.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Netflix is putting a fresh spin on one of the most beloved fairy tales of all time — and Amanda Seyfried is stepping into the glass slipper.
    Ryan Brennan April 9, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Not even Roosevelt believed in such fairy tales.
    Gaby Del Valle, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Rather than simply representing properties, Métier Maison curates narratives—bringing together architecture, lifestyle, culture, and community to position homes within a broader, aspirational context.
    News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
  • As everyday New Yorkers, their narratives embody the impact the attacks had on the millions of people who call this city home.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The school’s head coach was Harry Johnson, who guided South distance runners to national high school records in five different events.
    Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
  • According to Collin County, Texas, court records, the former couple entered into a temporary settlement on Wednesday, April 15.
    Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Bedtime stories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedtime%20stories. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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