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storytelling

[stawr-ee-tel-ing, stohr-] / ˈstɔr iˌtɛl ɪŋ, ˈstoʊr- /
NOUN
fiction
Synonyms
STRONGEST
best seller book drama fable fantasy imagination legend myth narrative novel tale yarn
STRONG
anecdote clothesline concoction crock fabrication falsehood fancy fib hooey improvisation invention lie misrepresentation potboiler prevarication romance smoke untruth whopper
WEAK
cliff-hanger figment of imagination fish story tall story terminological inexactitude work of imagination
Antonyms
STRONGEST
nonfiction reality truth
NOUN
narration
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anecdote narrative tale voice-over
STRONG
account explanation recital recounting rehearsal relation report story telling yarn
WEAK
recountal
Antonyms
WEAK
concealment suppression

Example Sentences

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"This is a physical place entirely dedicated to bringing audio storytelling to life," Audible CEO Bob Carrigan said during a press tour of the "Audible Story House" on Thursday.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

Bringing his bag of insane tricks and witty banter to the Wilshire Ebell Theatre for two nights on May 8 and 9, Willman’s crowd work, storytelling and intricate tricks are inspired by everyday life.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

She said: "I love that... it's really leaning into celebrating the storytelling culture of this region in the UK."

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

While the stage pictures can be alluring, the effect is one of mood rather than storytelling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

It wasn’t bad—usually—to be possessed: the Mellower had a shave for storytelling.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer