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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

Brimming with confidence, he said: "I look like I am from a fairy tale, I am the most handsome man in England."

From BBC Jul. 31, 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

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

If this were a fairy tale, I would tell you there was something magical about Samar.

From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate




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