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morality plays

noun

plural of morality play

as in narratives

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Noun

Our save-the-planet narratives are becoming increasingly far-fetched.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
Then there’s a clearing of throats, and like malware, the narratives begin to establish persistence over mood and multiply.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of narratives

Noun

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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Ancient myths and modern cinema depict bogs as sinister locales, dangerous to cross, and fatal to get trapped in.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
But in earlier myths, Al Basty was described as a hearth deity and a protector of women in childbirth.

— Yulia Denisyuk, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of myths

Noun

The story gains a sense of momentum and inevitability as these disconnected tales suddenly become part of a continuous thread.

— Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
And in 2017, historian Alberto (Carlos González) struggles to figure out how the two preceding tales intersect, stumped until an academic (Glenn Close in a brief, striking cameo) steps in to help.

— Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of tales

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Knight is one of several aging music legends who have recently been the center of concerned conversation after on-stage appearances.

— Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
After admiring Lakers legends, Kessler can now be mentioned in the same breath.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

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