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exemplum

noun

Definition of exemplum

as in parable

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Recent Examples of exemplum In 2013, the Italian playwright Stefano Massini turned this exemplum into The Lehman Trilogy, an epic five-hour play that was adapted and condensed last year by the director Sam Mendes and playwright Ben Power for the National Theatre in London. — Sarah Churchwell, The New York Review of Books, 11 June 2019

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As nightmare thought experiments shape the fight over how to govern a multitrillion-dollar industry, some experts say the parables may lead decision-makers astray.

— Nitasha Tiku, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2026
Then Jesus appears and leads them through a joyful summer day of parables and prayer, in a New York City otherwise devoid of people.

— Victor Garber, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of parable

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Beneath his commentary on trending topics and crowd interactions are anecdotes inspired by Brookzz’s family and his personal life, giving the debut a hint of intimacy and a glimpse into the man behind the charming grin and witty quips.

— Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Through exclusive interviews, Radloff offers behind-the-scenes revelations and heartfelt anecdotes from the show‘s cast and crew as well as the emotional journey that led to the end of the series.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of anecdote

Noun

But anyone who’s yet to see the earlier series need not fret; while Seven Havens makes reference especially to Korra, any crucial details are reestablished within a narrative that’s set nearly two centuries later and stands largely on its own.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
The narratives surrounding the Chicago White Sox are familiar to anyone who has paid any attention during the regular season.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026

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