conceit
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Though framed by a fantastical conceit, “Dear Monica Lewinsky” is at its core a realist novel, influenced by the feminism of #MeToo and precise in its delineation of character and place.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
Here, Tuason cleverly lifts a conceit from “The Ring,” where a cursed videotape gave the viewer seven days to live after popping it into the VCR.
From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026
For all the arguments against his central conceit, Mr. Dalrymple has written a spirited and valuable book.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026
Perhaps that anxiety is why the hive mind conceit dominated these last 12 months, whether in our thoughts, on TV or at the movies.
From Salon • Dec. 29, 2025
But the conceit of the film is that it feels like a documentary, even though it isn’t.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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