fiction

noun

ˈfik-shən How to pronounce fiction (audio)
Definition of fictionnext
as in fantasy
something that is the product of the imagination most stories about famous outlaws of the Old West are fictions that have little or nothing to do with fact

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Recent Examples of fiction Har’el was in development on an adaptation of dystopian science-fiction novel Mockingbird for Searchlight. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2026 Studies consistently link fiction reading to higher empathy and a stronger ability to understand what others think and feel. — Mckenna Friedland, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026 These are all far too long, and too many are about fantasy fiction and its weird fixation on the Everlasting Medieval. — Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026 But its rollout illustrates a broader issue for Apple and its obsession with science-fiction. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fiction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiction
  1. fantasy
  2. tale
  3. story
  4. novel
  5. fabrication
  6. fable
  7. invention
  8. figment
Noun
  • Young people want movies and TV shows that reflect their own lives and relatable issues, rather than more stories in the fantasy genre, according to last year’s annual Teens and Screens report from the Center for Scholars and Storytellers at UCLA.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The two companies have joined forces to form ProgCore Press, which will focus on fantasy and roleplaying games and sit within Gungnir’s suite of publishing businesses.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of fantasy
Noun
  • Set in 1964 and based on a true story, the film tells the tale of a young journalist who tracks down a potential Nazi officer living secretly in New York and befriends the suspect’s charming wife.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Like James himself, the men are clever and bookish, writing letters or diaries, reading voraciously, and imagining themselves into tales of romance and Biblical comeuppance.
    — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of tale
Noun
  • Like all other alumni interviewed for this story, one of the first things Oberlander mentioned about her love for Killian was athletics — football games in particular.
    — Austin Horn August 29, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Your stories are a great reminder of what sports teaches high school students about life.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of story
Noun
  • Big Fish Tim Burton’s 2003 adaptation of the novel of the same name is a visual feast and ideal for teens who like fantasy and fairytales.
    — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026
  • In her 1974 novel The Hearing Trumpet, a nonagenarian vegetarian heroine named Marian rebels against patriarchal institutions.
    — Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of novel
Noun
  • This is a dry fabrication technique that uses a chemically reactive plasma to remove material from a substrate.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The collection emphasizes elevated fabrications, including French terry, stretch knits, and multipurpose lifestyle offerings.
    — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of fabrication
Noun
  • Sullivan’s Anne first aired on PBS the very same night, for instance, that the erotic multicultural dance fable Flashdance was first shown on network TV.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Even the 2025 Tigers, the team that staved off a monumental late-season collapse, lives on as a fable highlighting the importance of playing the whole schedule.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of fable
Noun
  • Historically, of course, founder Edouard Hermes was a beloved Parisian saddlemaker and his invention in 1890s of the HAC.
    — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Cinema is a relatively young art form; the idea of owning a personal copy of a film is an even more recent invention.
    — Sophia Nguyen, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of invention
Noun
  • Even his beloved daughter exists as a figment of his imagination.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
  • In recent seasons, the Dark Cloud Defense has become a figment of the past for Rattler fans.
    — Gerald Thomas III, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of figment

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“Fiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiction. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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