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 organization was embroiled in a labor saga that drew city and national attention after its entire main dance troupe was fired in August 2024.
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Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
Readers have been captivated by the story of Feyre Archeron and her 500-year-old mate, the enigmatic faerie warrior at the centre of the saga, across five novels.
—Fleurine Tideman, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2026
The sweeping success of the Middle-earth saga began that day.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2026
The film has been widely hailed for the intoxicating sweep of its generational saga — but just as vital to its success in Japan was the faithful, resplendent recreation of kabuki theater’s unique aesthetics.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
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Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
Readers have been captivated by the story of Feyre Archeron and her 500-year-old mate, the enigmatic faerie warrior at the centre of the saga, across five novels.
—Fleurine Tideman, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2026
The sweeping success of the Middle-earth saga began that day.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2026
The film has been widely hailed for the intoxicating sweep of its generational saga — but just as vital to its success in Japan was the faithful, resplendent recreation of kabuki theater’s unique aesthetics.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saga
Noun
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This spiritual sequel to ‘Frankenstein’ is a romantic tale of obsession, possession and fantasy — adjectives that also apply to its filmmaker, Maggie Gyllenhaal, who expends massive quantities of energy jolting it to life.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The romantic tale, of one kind of choice, is nested in a dramatic frame, of another choice, that’s at once local and international.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Like mentioned previously, the staff felt incredibly in touch with the guests of the 50-story hotel, creating a personalized experience that is a feat for the size of the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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The full text for this story was provided via a press release from Cincinnati Shakespeare Company.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For reading widely, there’s discovery to be had among novellas, which thanks to their short length can get away with being weird and different.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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Some fans braced themselves for the possibility of another Crescent City update or perhaps a short novella—no shade, but expectations were cautiously low.—
Fleurine Tideman,
Glamour,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Saga.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saga. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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