as in liar
a person who tells lies
he's something of a storyteller, so I wouldn't put too much stock in anything he says
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Recent Examples of storyteller
Ashlee Marie Preston is an award-winning travel writer, storyteller, visual artist, and regenerative systems strategist.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2026
Born to a mom of Filipino descent and a father of Creole heritage, Arkapaw talked about her family's history and how her grandfather, Guillermo Pagan Bautista, was also a storyteller in his own right.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
But storytellers—many of whom, including Vladimir’s creator and the author of the novel it’s based on, Julia May Jonas, also teach—have paid them particular attention of late.
—Judy Berman, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
The growing reach of storytellers allows stories to travel throughout the world, but also facilitates the spread of misinformation.
—Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 3 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2026
Born to a mom of Filipino descent and a father of Creole heritage, Arkapaw talked about her family's history and how her grandfather, Guillermo Pagan Bautista, was also a storyteller in his own right.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
But storytellers—many of whom, including Vladimir’s creator and the author of the novel it’s based on, Julia May Jonas, also teach—have paid them particular attention of late.
—Judy Berman, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
The growing reach of storytellers allows stories to travel throughout the world, but also facilitates the spread of misinformation.
—Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for storyteller
liar
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There’s a term called the liar’s dividend, which describes an information environment where mis- and disinformation such as deepfakes become so prevalent that anyone accused of doing something awful can simply use them to cast doubt on genuine evidence.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
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Ashley then accuses Alex of being a liar.—
Sarah Hearon,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Storyteller.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/storyteller. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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