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narratives

NOUN

story, tale

Synonyms

STRONGEST

account anecdote book chronicle chronology description detail fiction history narration plot version

STRONG

line potboiler recount report statement yarn

WEAK

long and short of it

Example Sentences

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It urged the public and the media to "refrain from spreading premature narratives that risk undermining the integrity of the investigative process."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Leo kicked off his visit with pomp and ceremony at a reception in Madrid's royal palace, where he called for an end to "polarising narratives" and "sterile simplifications".

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Its roots are in imagination, which means there are plenty of additional narratives to conceptualize.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

So perhaps a bit counter to many narratives out there, we have not reduced our junior intake, and we are very happy with that.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

People appeared and disappeared, narratives stopped and started.

From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick