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as in stories
a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened
wrote a witty, chatty narrative of all the happenings at the party
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as in tales
a work with imaginary characters and events that is shorter and usually less complex than a novel
in such narratives as "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" and "The Purloined Letter," Edgar Allan Poe essentially created the modern detective story
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Recent Examples of narratives
These narratives, according to the researchers, suggest that a mindset of commitment helps couples get through during periods of adversity.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Although Romano rightly considered her depictions of dreams to be realistic, the book itself, with its uncanny, fragmented narratives, could not have been more distinct from the neorealist literature that was in vogue at the time.
—Brian Robert Moore
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Her commercial echelon, again, is more akin to pure pop artists like Madonna, whose lyrical narratives—while memorable—aren’t usually packed with diaristic detail.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
The idea sticks because the prize, limitless energy from tabletop hardware, is irresistible, and suppression narratives explain away the lack of mainstream acceptance.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Looking ahead, Advisry plans to expand beyond the runway into formats that allow people to engage with the brand in their everyday lives, without losing the layered narratives that define its shows.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 3 Sep. 2025
Social media then supercharges it, rewarding outrage, amplifying victim narratives, and turning personal slights into viral causes.
—Jonathan Alpert, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
With time jumps and alternating narratives, Flournoy creates a kaleidoscopic wilderness of adulthood.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Instead of presenting the complexity of Israeli reality, the filmmakers chose to amplify narratives that distort Israel’s image vis-à-vis international audiences.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 30 Aug. 2025
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Although Romano rightly considered her depictions of dreams to be realistic, the book itself, with its uncanny, fragmented narratives, could not have been more distinct from the neorealist literature that was in vogue at the time.
—Brian Robert Moore
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Her commercial echelon, again, is more akin to pure pop artists like Madonna, whose lyrical narratives—while memorable—aren’t usually packed with diaristic detail.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
The idea sticks because the prize, limitless energy from tabletop hardware, is irresistible, and suppression narratives explain away the lack of mainstream acceptance.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Looking ahead, Advisry plans to expand beyond the runway into formats that allow people to engage with the brand in their everyday lives, without losing the layered narratives that define its shows.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 3 Sep. 2025
Social media then supercharges it, rewarding outrage, amplifying victim narratives, and turning personal slights into viral causes.
—Jonathan Alpert, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
With time jumps and alternating narratives, Flournoy creates a kaleidoscopic wilderness of adulthood.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Instead of presenting the complexity of Israeli reality, the filmmakers chose to amplify narratives that distort Israel’s image vis-à-vis international audiences.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for narratives
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Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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While some among Democrats cast him as the party’s national leader and a natural choice for their 2028 nominee, conservative critics point to his past controversies, including other pay-for-play stories.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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Their empires cracked, their shadows receded, and their names faded into cautionary tales.—
John Hope Bryant,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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The mysterious spirit animal messengers that Ji-noo sends, a tiger and a magpie who represent the nobles and commoners of many Korean folk tales, needed to be otherworldly without being fully demonic.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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There are also plenty of collections that include novellas, so there are quite a few routes to consider.—
Kristen Arnett
August 21,
Literary Hub,
21 Aug. 2025
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Putting either man in the bullpen feels questionable, too, given their injury histories.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Examples abound of men with histories of misogyny – often expressed online – who go on to commit violent crimes in the name of their hatred.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Scammers could dig up more information on social media and use many of those details to attempt to commit identity theft — or hack into one of your accounts.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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Numerous high-profile accounts have been hijacked to promote crypto scams, including one of OpenAI's unofficial accounts in late 2024.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 Sep. 2025
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In court records, authorities don’t specifyt how EJ got hold of the illicit drugs.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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North Carolina’s 20-3 win over the 49ers on the Charlotte campus Saturday night won’t break any records for its excitement level.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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The project features two versions of the title track, which Lanza co-produced with Pearson Sound’s David Kennedy.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
10 Sep. 2025
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Pricier Microsoft 365 Business plans (starting at $6 per user per month, billed annually) include Teams Essential, along with various other Microsoft apps (such as the desktop versions of Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word at higher levels).—
John Brandon,
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Narratives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narratives. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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