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canards

noun

plural of canard

as in tales

a rumor or report of a personal or sensational nature it's a popular canard that the actress died under scandalous circumstances

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Recent Examples of canards At the dawn of the 20th century, The Protocols of the Elders of Zion took hold of the Western imagination, codifying generations of stereotypes and canards about Jews controlling global events and packaging them in easy-to-read pamphlets. — Mike Rothschild, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026 The canards and tails have also been reprofiled in order lower drag, thus improving energy efficiency and stability while cruising. — New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2026 Hybrid power unlocks the design Omen uses a tailsitter configuration with sail-plane wings, canards, and twin-boom nacelles. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2025

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Amused, the actor offered a gentle lesson in mixing the perfect vodka and orange juice—just one of countless tales this legendary hotel has collected over nearly a century.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
As always, a conversation with Moby is a fascinating journey, from lessons on fame to tales of hanging with David Bowie and Lou Reed.

— Steve Baltin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of tales

Noun

The histories, stories and insights into personalities will be lost forever.

— Gary Barron, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
When researchers tell stories about people who are victims of crimes—ranging from having an iPad stolen to being raped—such victims are seen as virtuous, more moral and more trustworthy than comparable people who have not been victimized.

— Paul Bloom, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of stories

Noun

There are whispers of a speakeasy opening downstairs in the coming months, which gives the restaurant extra potential to become a go-to dinner spot that seamlessly transitions into a night out.

— Ali Domrongchai, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
Wildwood is a dark tale, with whispers of a witch, set against the beautiful yet formidable backdrop of rural New England.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026

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