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fairy tale

[fair-ee teyl] / ˈfɛər i ˌteɪl /
NOUN
children's story with magical characters
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“Of course the fairy tale ending was wished by all,” one commenter wrote on Facebook.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

For those who really read it without the false sense of reverence imbued by generations, Homer’s poem has the feel of a fairy tale.

From Salon Jul. 22, 2026

They call themselves "sperm sisters" and together are exploring their new found sisterhood and described meeting for the first time as "like a fairy tale, it felt so magical – there were tears of joy".

From BBC Jun. 18, 2026

It seems like a magical retirement fairy tale: Even as you spend money in retirement, your nest egg continues to grow.

From MarketWatch Jun. 17, 2026

Her voice was soft now, like someone telling a fairy tale.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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