morality plays

noun

plural of morality play
as in narratives

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  1. narratives
  2. mythologies
  3. myths
  4. tales
  5. legends
Noun
  • That idea became the foundation for the exhibit’s title, which refers to more than 6,000 freedom narratives identified by historians.
    — Reginald David, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Each movie will be told from one of the band members’ points of view, with all four films having interconnected narratives.
    — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of narratives
Noun
  • And finally, O’Donnell believes that Chanty’s mystery allows her followers and fans to develop their own mythologies and create a character of their own.
    — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
  • What’s often lost, however, is the Wachowskis’ deft scripting — their ability to create new worlds and weave complicated mythologies while delivering pure popcorn thrills at every turn.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of mythologies
Noun
  • Know your facts and myths about nutrition and eating disorders.
    — Miranda Roberts, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026
  • There are also myths about how to manage customer experiences designed to thrill customers.
    — Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of myths
Noun
  • The two dashing newcomers have since been regaling the Georgia Aquarium’s existing belugas, a quartet of females*, with tales of their peregrinations.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • From a shark attack and skydiving accident to a near plane crash, the adrenaline junkie shared his tales of his extreme adventuring with the outlet.
    — Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of tales
Noun
  • Later in the evening Dean paid homage to two more musical legends.
    — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • From legends like Wilt Chamberlain, Lou Gehrig and Robinson to modern hobby darlings like Paul Skenes and SGA.
    — Larry Holder, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of legends
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