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morality plays

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plural of morality play

as in narratives

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In China, The Visible Hands is repositioning traditional crafts within the contemporary creative economy, offering women artisans a route to a stable income while preserving techniques and cultural narratives.

— Denni Hu, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
Explanations require concocting narratives and then defending them.

— Diana Olick, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of narratives

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What impact did her decision to (arguably) curve Drake’s kiss attempt when presenting her the award have on both of their mythologies?

— Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2026
Both of these tales were derived from the folk legends and mythologies involving witches and ghosts that were still prevalent along the Hudson Valley.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of mythologies

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Along with names comes a geography of stories, legends, and myths, sewn into the culture and history of the many people who have lived and live—for now—alongside them.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
The origin story from Johnny & Kay’s restaurant Like a lot of iconic dishes, steak de Burgo comes with competing creation myths.

— Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of myths

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Of all the stories and tales that Disney tells so well, perhaps none proved as fanciful, and lasted as long, as the fantasy that Bob Iger was going to retire.

— Bob Chapek, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026
Two mysterious drifters never speak; their inner monologues carry us across absurdist one-liners, weird tales, and stream-of-consciousness musings.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of tales

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Early birds were treated to appearances from Broadway legends like Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee, as well as musical numbers from the folk standouts Bob Dylan and Peter, Paul and Mary.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026
The drama will blend mystery and suspense to revisit the events and legends surrounding a case that involved three unsolved murders, which still captivates people.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

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