as in storyteller
a person who tells lies
she knew he was a liar when he started claiming that he was an astronaut
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Recent Examples of liar
Continue reading … NUCLEAR AMBITIONS — Marco Rubio blasts Iranian foreign minister as 'a liar' about missile capabilities.
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FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Conspiracy theories offer control and expertise in a world that seems chaotic and full of liars.
—Mike Rothschild, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Republicans expelled one of their own, the serial liar George Santos, in 2023.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Don't like a liar, can't stand a thief.
—Tony Peterson, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
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FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Conspiracy theories offer control and expertise in a world that seems chaotic and full of liars.
—Mike Rothschild, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Republicans expelled one of their own, the serial liar George Santos, in 2023.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Don't like a liar, can't stand a thief.
—Tony Peterson, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for liar
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liar
storyteller
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This session will examine how regional markets leverage policy, tax incentives, workforce development, and public-private collaboration to build sustainable creative economies that expand access and opportunity for Black storytellers.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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Mayor Andre Dickens announced the launch of the Atlanta Culture House, a space that will bring together artists, performers and storytellers in the heart of downtown.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Liar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liar. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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