BEDTIME STORIES Synonyms: 25 Similar Words

bedtime stories

noun

plural of bedtime story

as in short stories

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In fact, studies have found that readers sometimes prefer ChatGPT’s prose or short stories to the human variety—but sour on them when informed about the AI’s involvement.

— Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026
His works include several collections of short stories and novels.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of short stories

Noun

The new exhibition will cover machinery and equipment, fibers and yarns, dyes and finishing chemicals, testing and inspection, automation, artificial intelligence and other digital manufacturing tools.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
Colored yarns create a salt-and-pepper effect that gives this piece textural depth.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of yarns

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Created by Professor Antonio Faeti, an author and educator, the museum features exhibits on the role of shoes in fairy tales, travelers in search of discoveries, children who risk getting lost in the forest and more.

— Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
The paranoid despot is a familiar trope, in fairy tales and in fact.

— Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of fairy tales

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Story facilitation, a process of helping individuals discover and articulate their experiences as meaningful narratives, empowers leaders and teams.

— Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
In an era of polarization and oversimplified historical narratives, American women need not nostalgia but a new fleet of American Girls who can tell difficult, dangerous, heartbreaking and tenacious stories of lives past.

— Tara Strauch, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of narratives

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The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore are seeking to pause an order requiring it to provide records in lawsuit with Inspector General while the city appeals.

— Bridget Byrne, Baltimore Sun, 26 Aug. 2026
In July, Six Flags Over Texas debuted its one of a kind Tormenta Rampaging Run, the first ever giga-dive coaster that broke six world records.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026

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