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storyteller

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




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“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

"While known to many as a genius songwriter and storyteller, for us, he was threefold that, in his generosity, a true advocate for our work and a giant in the fight against homelessness," it continued.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

He is a storyteller, choosing only the useful parts of the story.

From MarketWatch Jun. 12, 2026

With stories focused on surviving rowdy family, moments of loneliness, struggles with faith, and navigating our deepest human relationships, Johnson’s abilities as a pensive storyteller are conducted masterfully.

From Los Angeles Times May 21, 2026

If Papa had gone all over the world, he couldn’t have found a better storyteller than my little sister.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

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

Some of those listeners and viewers carry on what storytellers like Miyazaki began, doing their part to beckon us to see beyond life’s troubles for a while, to find a bit more balance.

From Salon Jul. 8, 2026

When asked what attracted him to Allen's email out of all the documentary pitches he received, Leigh said there was a genuine kindness to the group, who were all good storytellers.

From BBC Jun. 1, 2026

People across the country could listen to the same comedians, storytellers and politicians.

From The Wall Street Journal May 2, 2026

“You would think,” Skarpi’s voice rolled out like thick honey, “fine churchmen such as yourselves could find better things to do than arresting storytellers and extorting money from honest men.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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