fairy tale
Example Sentences
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Mr. Spielberg combined fairy tale with sci-fi beautifully in his 2001 masterpiece, “A.I.: Artificial Intelligence.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
This led Schudt to conclude that the story of the Wandering Jew was no more than a fairy tale.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
The Danish director of “Drive” hasn’t made a feature film since “Neon Demon” premiered at Cannes in 2016 and this grim fairy tale feels more like a feint than a comeback.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Schwartzman’s native softness fits Kevin’s naivete very well, and recalls his work in another borough-set fairy tale of New York, “Bored to Death.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
When I opened it, instead of a fairy tale, I found an illustration of Mandy!
From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine
