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as in gossipers
a person who habitually reveals personal or sensational facts about others
the media's professional telltales have basically decided that today's celebrities have no right to privacy
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as in informants
a person who provides information about another's wrongdoing
the department telltale told the boss that his coworkers were taking extra long breaks
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informants
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The team is rounded out by Fredricks, the youngest member who provides comic relief while maintaining a positive team spirit, and Constable Sushil, a seasoned officer with an extensive network of informants.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2025 -
One of her best informants was her daughter with partner Danny Fujikawa, who, like many six year olds in 2025, is showing an interest in beauty products.—
Brennan Kilbane,
Allure,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Telltales.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telltales. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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