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Recent Examples of tell-all
Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Another victim has come forward with a tell-all memoir about his abuse, and the true crime-hungry are enthralled.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
The legislation, which will prevent prisoners from selling their tell-all stories to profit from their crimes, was signed into law and also goes into effect in July.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
The tell-all follows her life at a time when men dominated the legal system.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's CBS primetime special had been pre-recorded before Philip became ill and the tell-all was broadcast on March 7 that year, meaning Elizabeth dealt with the fallout just days after nearly losing her husband, according to the book.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Another victim has come forward with a tell-all memoir about his abuse, and the true crime-hungry are enthralled.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
The legislation, which will prevent prisoners from selling their tell-all stories to profit from their crimes, was signed into law and also goes into effect in July.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
The tell-all follows her life at a time when men dominated the legal system.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tell-all
Adjective
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On March 7, the brand hosted an intimate event in Los Angeles that brought together creators, industry insiders and advocates to explore how technology, personal care and community intersect.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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This leads us on an intimate, and at times funny, journey of self-discovery and missteps told in five chapters over the course of a critical year in Robin’s life.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2026
Noun
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The series is not just a chronicle of the planet’s wonders but a specific act of historical homage.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Old newspaper clippings in the parlor chronicle that fateful day in November 1963 and the aftermath.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Petrie, Doz and Morrow play multiple roles, including a gossipy Greek chorus and the band of merry fisherman (truly an astonishing array of Canadian accent work on display).—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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In recent years, the game has seen another uptick in popularity—especially with younger players who in prior generations might have been the ones rolling their eyes at their elders’ gossipy game nights—and an increase in controversies.—
Kase Wickman,
Vanity Fair,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Paul Marie ran down the right side and delivered a pinpoint cross to Judd, who ran between two defenders and redirected the ball past goalie Yohei Takaoka.—
Harold Gutmann,
Mercury News,
10 May 2026
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Fetish camboy Aaron Eagle (Kieron Moore) agrees to spend the night with an anonymous client, only to discover a disturbing tie to his past.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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And Democratic operatives have begun informal discussions about recruiting a new chair, even as most believe that Martin's job isn't in serious jeopardy ahead of the midterm elections.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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Lepoutre said Chapiron’s project is inspired by real cases in France involving young women who set themselves up as informal practitioners, offering discounted Botox and injections with dubious products.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
13 May 2026
Noun
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In her autobiography, Shocking Life (1954), Schiaparelli details her first piece of performance art.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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The comedy production blends solo readings with ensemble mash-ups, where multiple autobiographies collide into comedic scenes complete with love triangles and wildly different versions of the same stories.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas did not discuss Mott’s extensive criminal history at a news conference Tuesday morning but noted that investigators were reaching out to his family and those who knew him seeking additional information about his motivations.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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With Montreal’s big win, this is the first time in PWHL history that the higher seed has won a playoff series.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Her bookcase displays her many publications: her psychobiography of the poet Robert Lowell, which was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize, and her books on suicide, on exuberance and on the connection between mania and artistic genius.—
Casey Schwartz,
New York Times,
22 May 2023
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First Freud’s patient in the 1920s, in 1930 Bullitt also became his collaborator, co-writing a dubious psychobiography of Woodrow Wilson.—
Patrick Blanchfield,
The New Republic,
1 Sep. 2022
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“Tell-all.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tell-all. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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