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as in tales
a brief account of something interesting that happened especially to one personally
Grandpa likes to tell yarns about when he was young
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as in stories
a work with imaginary characters and events that is shorter and usually less complex than a novel
a ripping yarn about space travel and alien monsters
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Recent Examples of yarns
As in his other novels, however, loose ends in many cases get tied up later on, and a seemingly chaotic tangle of yarns suddenly becomes cohesive.
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Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
Karacasu Tekstil did its part, launching its Spinnovation collection of yarns that use half as much water and produce half as many carbon emissions.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Each is made in Scotland, where a wash in pure local spring water softens the yarns even further.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
Open crochet and lightweight knits are also beneficial, but opt for cotton or wool, as both are more breathable and naturally temperature-regulating, unlike synthetic yarns.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 12 Feb. 2026
For fall, she’s expanded even further with leather, introducing pieces in suede as well as a new knitting technique that weaves eyelash yarns into fringe.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Shiny green scales and fluffy yarns that revived an archival square-toed Dior shoe originally designed by Roger Vivier.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Carbon nanotube yarns are light yet lift little.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Jan. 2026
Instead of stacking all your yarns or fabrics on one shelf, organize them efficiently with this triangular insert.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026
Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
Karacasu Tekstil did its part, launching its Spinnovation collection of yarns that use half as much water and produce half as many carbon emissions.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Each is made in Scotland, where a wash in pure local spring water softens the yarns even further.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
Open crochet and lightweight knits are also beneficial, but opt for cotton or wool, as both are more breathable and naturally temperature-regulating, unlike synthetic yarns.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 12 Feb. 2026
For fall, she’s expanded even further with leather, introducing pieces in suede as well as a new knitting technique that weaves eyelash yarns into fringe.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Shiny green scales and fluffy yarns that revived an archival square-toed Dior shoe originally designed by Roger Vivier.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Carbon nanotube yarns are light yet lift little.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Jan. 2026
Instead of stacking all your yarns or fabrics on one shelf, organize them efficiently with this triangular insert.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yarns
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Wrexham’s Hollywood script Ridiculous rise, incredible achievements, two very likeable owners and a working-class town and club reborn by one of modern football’s most famous rags-to-riches tales.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Different mythological tales point to the reason behind this observance.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Most players, these days, share those stories on podcasts.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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The island is famously low-key, thanks in part to an ordinance that restricts buildings over three stories, keeping high-rises and big resort brands off the sand.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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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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The plan, as outlined by Orsi in that February 2025 Deadline interview, is to adapt all three of the novellas in the Dunk and Egg collection across three total seasons.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Yarns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yarns. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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