fairy
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"It's in Alice in Wonderland, it's in Super Mario Brothers... It's everywhere as part of fairy tales and folklore," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
“Is this a fairy tale that will ever actually come to fruition?”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
The plant belongs to Thismia, a genus of tiny species sometimes known as "fairy lanterns."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
“It’s a fairy story, not a scary story,” he said at the time of release.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
The fairy orb is still in the window, above my herb garden.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
A bit further along, Perreau unveils a light green piece, created by Italian costume designer Ezio Toffolutti for one of the fairies in William Shakespeare’s "A Midsummer Night's Dream".
From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026
These are mischievous fairies of Welsh folklore that resemble humans but possess magical qualities.
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2026
Equihua’s inspiration for the wings were once again rooted in childhood, drawing upon the feminine dark fantasy illustrations of artist Amy Brown, queen of early-2000s fairies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2025
I may, for example, find comfort in thinking there are fairies at the end of my garden who can carry messages to departed loved ones or protect my cabbages from pests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2025
The fairies had to tuck in their wings to descend the stairs, so Kendra ran down beside the furry fairy and the albino.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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