morality plays

Definition of morality playsnext
plural of morality play

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Noun
  • And even when the original clips of viral moments are authentic, they’re increasingly used as a launching point for embellished narratives and AI content – to capture an invested audience.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
  • In a world where false narratives feel more prevalent than ever, Tahar Rahim is searching for truth.
    Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • From the beginning, this project set out to interrogate the mythologies surrounding artificial intelligence and to make visible the human choices embedded within these systems.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
  • In many mythologies the hero is a troubled character, and their stories can leave us with the sense that none of us would really want that kind of fame.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Just like ancient legends and myths, names have power.
    JD Barker, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
  • One of those myths—that lifting heavy weights will make women bulky—has persisted for decades.
    Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • One of Bob Markle’s favorite tales had its setting a few years before World War II, when, except for walking, the only access to northern Wisconsin’s back country was by old logging railways.
    Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Share a story from your own experiences, then take in someone else’s tales.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Big names like Amy Schumer as well as local legends and new up-and-coming talent perform here.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The Masters at Augusta National will feature the world's best golfers vying for the green jacket, something previous legends, including Jack Nicklaus, have done multiple times in their careers.
    Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Morality plays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morality%20plays. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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