exempla

noun

plural of exemplum
as in parables

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  1. parables
  2. fables
  3. anecdotes
  4. narratives
Noun
  • As nightmare thought experiments shape the fight over how to govern a multitrillion-dollar industry, some experts say the parables may lead decision-makers astray.
    — Nitasha Tiku, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Then Jesus appears and leads them through a joyful summer day of parables and prayer, in a New York City otherwise devoid of people.
    — Victor Garber, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of parables
Noun
  • Few eras of Greek history compare to the ancient times that the country has become so synonymous with—the cinematic fables of Odysseus, comic-book lore of Leonidas, and philosophic creeds of Socrates are ever-present in pop culture.
    — Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Abstract Deer Deer are the center of countless fairytales, fables, and general folklore.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of fables
Noun
  • There’s some evidence and many anecdotes that kratom leaf products have helped people wean themselves off of opioids or other illicit drugs.
    — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Indeed, the side of Eco most on display during the conference, in the form of both personal anecdotes and public tributes, was that of a teacher who loved and cared deeply about his students.
    — Bartolomeo Sala, The Dial, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of anecdotes
Noun
  • Bryan pushed back at the time, arguing that the song spoke to both sides of the aisle and urging fans not to let social media narratives divide them.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Hassan Babar, the festival’s artistic director, said such stories should not merely serve as counter-narratives.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of narratives
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“Exempla.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exempla. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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