mythomaniac

noun

as in liar

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  1. liar
  2. fabulist
  3. storyteller
Noun
  • After all, Russ is not a very good liar, and pretty much everything about the persona he’s created as Chad Powers raises eyebrows.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile the authentic thread can now be denied with a straight face, the workplace edition of the liar’s dividend, where real recordings get waved off as AI.
    — Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of liar
Noun
  • His role model is, of course, the political disrupter and fabulist-in-chief currently occupying the White House.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026
  • Odysseus is a warrior with wit and intellect, a con man and fabulist who constantly reinvents himself.
    — David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 2026
Definition of fabulist
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  • The 2027 Spirit Awards will also introduce a new Digital Creator Award category, expanding the celebration to independent storytellers creating original work for digital-first platforms and audiences.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Some of Disney's biggest stars, storytellers and leaders will soon officially join the ranks of Disney Legends.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of storyteller
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