Thesaurus results for NOVELETTE

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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Written by Samy Burch (May December) based on Arthur Schnitzler’s 1890s novella.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
The series currently encompasses nine sub-series arcs, standalone novels, novellas, English-language manga and graphic novels.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of novella

Noun

No two tales of what happened to Maelor after his knight protector was shot dead agree, but the young boy was also slain on the bridge, perhaps torn apart by the mob who assailed him, arguing over what to do with the young prince.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
This time, though, there’s more heavy metal influence — more guitar, more drums, more church organ, more attitude — to complement Cathedral’s grim tale.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of tale

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Davis has provided accounts of his role in Tupac’s murder a number of times, and his story has remained fairly consistent over the years.

— Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
This collaboration represents a step in enabling filmmakers and creators to tell more immersive, emotionally rich stories with the highest global standards.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

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