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storyteller

[stawr-ee-tel-er, stohr-] / ˈstɔr iˌtɛl ər, ˈstoʊr- /




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James Cleverly said the author and politician had been "a huge personality and fantastic storyteller", and that he had been very supportive when his wife Suzie was recovering from cancer.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

For many Ugandans, he was known not as the heir to the throne, but as a storyteller, as a long-serving anchor and editor at the state broadcaster.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

According to Nozell, the singer — who rose from humble beginnings in Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains into an internationally beloved rhinestones-studded star, evocative storyteller and thoughtful philanthropist — would not have wanted a traditional memorial.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026

“We do know that he’s an incredibly gifted storyteller and this is an incredible book,” Gerald said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

The Justice watched his bodyguard begin to tie Skarpi’s wrists, then turned his body slightly away, as if dismissing the storyteller from his mind.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

“This gives us this unique opportunity to be celebrating the storytellers all year long,” Hopkins said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

She called her “one of the greatest storytellers of our time, of any time.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

Festival organisers said the event will bring together "world-famous names alongside brand-new voices, reflecting the festival's commitment to celebrating today's leading names while championing the writers, thinkers and storytellers of the future".

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

The two had a deep and enduring friendship, as both were storytellers and bullshitters with a shared interest in overseas military adventurism.

From Slate ● Jul. 14, 2026

“On behalf of the gods and storytellers around the world, we hope you leave with your life intact and your imagination brimming.”

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi




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