exempla

noun

plural of exemplum
as in parables

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  1. parables
  2. fables
  3. anecdotes
  4. narratives
Noun
  • The pair’s mysterious interactions in the early chapters give way to a series of parables of doubt and belief, in which a rational character is confronted by an irrational event—and immediately convinced of its absolute truth.
    — Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
  • Jesus taught his followers by his remarkable example, including innumerable healings, as well as through his sermons and parables.
    — Eric Bashor, Christian Science Monitor, 13 July 2026
Definition of parables
Noun
  • Explore the Wild West from the back of a rickety wagon as characters share famed fables about Paul Bunyan, Babe the Blue Ox, Pecos Bill, John Henry and Hekeke.
    — Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
  • In 1964, Time, which then had a circulation of more than 3 million, ran a cover story on John Cheever, the author known for his dark fables of suburban malaise.
    — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Definition of fables
Noun
  • But the evidence often stops at anecdotes--and that creates a dangerous illusion of safety.
    — Robert Glatter, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Like Hard Choices, Communion is full of what might loosely be described as anecdotes.
    — Matthew Walther, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
Definition of anecdotes
Noun
  • Sunday’s World Cup final will be contested by Spain and Argentina, and there are narratives to be unpacked all over the pitch.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • The real opportunity is to move beyond policies and narratives that pit specialties against one another.
    — Torie Bosch, STAT, 18 July 2026
Definition of narratives
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