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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
The mill’s Flexy Form concept showcases high-stretch denim with soft-touch yarns, excellent recovery, and body-shaping flexibility—designed to adapt to all body types and lifestyles.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
It is made of the brand's signature sculpting fabric and also contains collagen yarns.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
The use of thick, heavy yarns and wide spacing further stabilizes the material.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
With little prompting, Skeet launches into a series of yarns about the history of the county.
—Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Joann, which shuttered its doors in May, makes a comeback with Michaels offering its fabrics, yarns, and sewing gear in over 840 stores, with more to come.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Synthetic yarns made of acrylic or nylon are much more affordable, but again, not the most environmentally friendly.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025
The winner of the special mention award, Italian Iranian artisan Aghili creates sculptures and installations inspired by Persian culture and oneiric gardens using deadstock yarns.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
The blanket is woven from 100% natural long-staple yarns and is sized at 90 by 92 inches.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
It is made of the brand's signature sculpting fabric and also contains collagen yarns.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
The use of thick, heavy yarns and wide spacing further stabilizes the material.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
With little prompting, Skeet launches into a series of yarns about the history of the county.
—Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Joann, which shuttered its doors in May, makes a comeback with Michaels offering its fabrics, yarns, and sewing gear in over 840 stores, with more to come.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Synthetic yarns made of acrylic or nylon are much more affordable, but again, not the most environmentally friendly.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025
The winner of the special mention award, Italian Iranian artisan Aghili creates sculptures and installations inspired by Persian culture and oneiric gardens using deadstock yarns.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
The blanket is woven from 100% natural long-staple yarns and is sized at 90 by 92 inches.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yarns
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Who among us hasn’t fantasized in the shower about exacting elaborate revenge for petty upsets, or lain awake trying to reframe our humiliations as epic tales of triumph?—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Oct. 2025
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Molina shares a cell with revolutionary Valentín Arregui (Diego Luna), and the two men bond as Molina tells tales of his favorite mid-century movie star, Ingrid Luna (Jennifer Lopez), and her best film, Kiss of the Spider Woman.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
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Want more Outside health stories?—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
14 Oct. 2025
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Don't miss out on our latest stories.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 Oct. 2025
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In terms of perspective on the series, like the novellas — and unlike Game of Thrones — the panelists underscored that this story is led by Dunk in almost every way.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
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One of the authors that Covici brought along with him to Viking was a young writer named John Steinbeck; his company had published Steinbeck’s novellas Tortilla Flat in 1935 and Of Mice and Men in 1937.—
Paul Slovak
September 16,
Literary Hub,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Yarns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yarns. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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