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novelette

noun

ˌnä-və-ˈlet

Definition of novelette

as in novella

a work with imaginary characters and events that is shorter and usually less complex than a novel bought a collection of his novels and novelettes

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Recent Examples of novelette Alfred Hitchcock turned one of Woolrich’s novelettes into Rear Window, for which Woolrich was paid the grand sum of $650. — Sam Kashner, Air Mail, 12 Apr. 2025 The next year, Hao Jingfang became the first Chinese woman to win a Hugo, for her novelette Folding Beijing. — Yi-Ling Liu, Wired, 9 Mar. 2021 Flash fiction, short stories, and novelettes don’t usually get the same amount of attention as their longer counterparts, which is a shame. — Andrew Liptak, The Verge, 15 Nov. 2018

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Nors is the author of the story collections Wild Swims and Karate Chop; four previous novels, including Mirror, Shoulder, Signal, a finalist for the Man Booker International Prize; and two novellas, collected in So Much for That Winter.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
Based on the first novella in Martha Wells’ book series, Murderbot is a sci-fi thriller/comedy about a self-hacking security construct who is horrified by human emotion yet drawn to its vulnerable clients, played by Skarsgård.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of novella

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But the tale is even more poignant now, because as part of the team’s offensive transformation, fueled by the hiring of former Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Frank Smith, the Vikings are handing Bredeson a hefty role.

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
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

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Read More TopicsVenice Film Festival Get the latest fashion stories, style, and tips, handpicked for you, everyday.

— Radhika Seth, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026
Still, state media have been highlighting stories about cafes and other businesses being forced to close for failing to enforce rules on clothing.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

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