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morality plays

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plural of morality play

as in narratives

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Bryan pushed back at the time, arguing that the song spoke to both sides of the aisle and urging fans not to let social media narratives divide them.

— Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2026
Hassan Babar, the festival’s artistic director, said such stories should not merely serve as counter-narratives.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of narratives

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What impact did her decision to (arguably) curve Drake’s kiss attempt when presenting her the award have on both of their mythologies?

— Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2026
Both of these tales were derived from the folk legends and mythologies involving witches and ghosts that were still prevalent along the Hudson Valley.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of mythologies

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After decades of perspective-shifting literary retellings like Wide Sargasso Sea and The Mists of Avalon and the current trend of feminist Greek myths, Cathy is an enigma begging for some traumatic backstory to staple her flaws together.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
Some myths about private capital persist for small-business owners, especially around what an investment actually means for a company.

— Frank Williamson, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of myths

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Fear of the wilderness and its potentially lethal native creatures is hardwired into the human brain and fueled tales of haunted forests and murderous animals throughout history.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
And there’s good stories, different stories in there, different tales to tell.

— Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of tales

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Trick Daddy and Trina are bringing Miami vibes to Grand Theft Auto VI, as the rap legends have been unveiled as hosts of one of the forthcoming title’s in-game radio stations.

— Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Looking back on the legends she’s worked with and known, from Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan to Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson, Crow was overcome by emotion.

— Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2026

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