Thesaurus results for SAGA

saga

noun

as in tale

a detailed description of a series of real or fictional events taking place over a long period of time The saga of Beowulf recounts the hero's travels as he hunts the monster Grendel.

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Recent Examples of saga The decision marks the latest twist in the sprawling Murdaugh saga that has riveted the public and spawned true crime documentaries, podcasts and best-selling books. —

Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 15 May 2026 And if anyone was hoping for a different ending to this saga, Gabaldon has been working on the 10th and final main novel of the series, titled A Blessing For a Warrior Going Out, that has yet to be released. —

Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 15 May 2026 Distributed by Universal Pictures, the new installation of the saga will hit the theaters worldwide on July 1, but La Roche-Posay will start unveiling the partnership on Friday. —

Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 May 2026 This is just the latest development in a saga that has toyed with the psyches of the people who play public golf in the nation’s capital — which includes me, almost every week. —

Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for saga

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Because either McCluskie is one heck of a con man who rolled both Becerra and Williamson, making both believe what was happening was kosher with entirely different tales, or someone isn’t being entirely honest.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
The bittersweet tale infused with humor and sadness chimed with the Cannes audience.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 15 May 2026