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fairy tale

[fair-ee tayl] / ˈfɛər i ˌteɪl /
NOUN
children's story with magical characters
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Whereas the curator is obsessed with evocative details, down to the placement of embroidery needles, the rather mopey fairy tale deals purely in generalities.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

A twilight stroll through “Carved” at Descanso Gardens is like walking through a Halloween fairy tale, as exquisitely designed pumpkins surround and dazzle us in glowing installations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

“Is this a fairy tale that will ever actually come to fruition?”

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 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

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

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix


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