as in lie
a statement known by its maker to be untrue and made in order to deceive
did you really see a bear, or are you telling us another one of your fairy tales?
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Recent Examples of fairy tale
Much has been forgotten about the fairy tale ceremony 70 years ago— but not by Vanity Fair.
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Francesca Pellegrini, Vanity Fair, 19 Apr. 2026
The pair were married for nearly 60 years and have a fairy tale love story.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026
There’s not always a fairy tale ending.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
Pretty Woman's fairy tale ending is far happier than La traviata's tragic final act.
—Maria Yagoda, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
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Francesca Pellegrini, Vanity Fair, 19 Apr. 2026
The pair were married for nearly 60 years and have a fairy tale love story.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026
There’s not always a fairy tale ending.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
Pretty Woman's fairy tale ending is far happier than La traviata's tragic final act.
—Maria Yagoda, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairy tale
Noun
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The point was to conform language to lies, to narrow the range of thought, to obscure the truth, and, over time, to get people to believe in illusions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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There were no lies told about this team’s postseason prowess.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The 2-panel chart below tells the tale.—
Carter Braxton Worth,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Whitman’s poetry and prose; Melville’s early romances of the sea, Typee, Omoo, and Mardi; three novels by Harriet Beecher Stowe, including Uncle Tom’s Cabin; and the complete tales and sketches of Nathaniel Hawthorne.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Fairy tale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fairy%20tale. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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