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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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Leo had called for an end to "polarising narratives" as a week-long state visit expected to focus on migration and social issues began on Saturday, a source of inspiration for Peralta.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 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

These misleading narratives can have a real-world impact, we found.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

This isn’t all that uncommon: Trends crop up in filmmaking all the time, as potential narratives emerge from real-life events and cultural obsessions.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

From the Cognitive Revolution onwards, historical narratives replace biological theories as our primary means of explaining the development of Homo sapiens.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari