Thesaurus results for SAGAS

sagas

noun

plural of saga

as in tales

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 sagas While Viking sagas mention rhythmic chants to aid oarsmen, the dramatic, coordinated movements seen today bear little resemblance to actual Viking rowing techniques. — Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Unlike most sagas about band couples — Sonny & Cher, Fleetwood Mac — these guys don’t go down in flames musically or personally. — Marisa Fox, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026 Elements of both trade sagas could be relevant to Yzerman’s present situation with Larkin. — Max Bultman, New York Times, 10 June 2026 Similar sagas are unfolding in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Colorado and Washington. — Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 24 Mar. 2026

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The second book, Shift, consists of alternating flashback sequences, telling both the origin story of the silos and tales from past rebellions.

— Noel Murray, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026
The movie is inspired by Gavras’ affinity for mythology, having grown up listening to his father interweave tales with myths.

— Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

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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
His approach combines research on neuroscience and productivity with personal experience and stories.

— John Hall, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of stories

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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
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 novellas

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Even though it was recorded remotely, their new version of the song is incredibly soulful, the effortless meeting of two legends who were clearly meant to harmonize together.

— Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
Our state is a pigskin peninsula that has spent generations producing quarterback legends.

— Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026

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