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morality play

noun

Definition of morality play

as in narrative

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Recent Examples of morality play Meanwhile, in deep-blue strongholds, law-abiding people and small shop owners keep getting treated like background characters in someone else’s morality play. — Larry Clifton, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026 Meanwhile, in deep-blue strongholds, law-abiding people and small shop owners keep getting treated like background characters in someone else’s morality play. — Larry Clifton, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026 And yet, many of us still see economic failure as a morality play. — Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 10 Mar. 2026 The Colbert-Talarico controversy became a convenient morality play. — Jay Caruso, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for morality play

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On Saturday, while wearing a crisp, new black Portland Trail Blazers polo shirt, Morant talked of fresh starts, a rejuvenated and nature-loving version of himself and the desire to change narratives.

— Jason Quick, New York Times, 12 July 2026
The story portrays the lives of adolescents today through their own eyes, allowing their voices and perspectives to shape the narrative in a genuine and convincing way.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2026

Definition of narrative

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In Greek mythology, Narcissus was brought down by a reflecting pool.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026
But the filmmaker proves more interested in interrogating that ethos than recreating it, and few horror mythologies are better suited to exploring betrayal and regret than one built around the refusal to let the dead remain dead.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 July 2026

Definition of mythology

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What this framework dismantles is a common and counterproductive myth—that friendships either spark instantly or are not worth pursuing.

— Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
The movie, which starred an orca named Keiko, also dispelled myths about the killer whale and inspired activism around their captivity.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 9 July 2026

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