as in tale
a rumor or report of a personal or sensational nature
it's a popular canard that the actress died under scandalous circumstances
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of canard
Maybe there’s a better example of the existential election canard.
—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
The canards and tails have also been reprofiled in order lower drag, thus improving energy efficiency and stability while cruising.
—
New Atlas,
29 Jan. 2026
The storyline has been that Apple can’t shoot straight; the antipathy of the Apple-using/hating commentators runs so deep that the critics dredged up the canard that Apple’s done nothing since former CEO Steve Jobs died.
—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2026
Plantation Peddling an old canard Multiple letters to the editor have recently asked why the Biden administration didn’t release all of the Epstein files.
—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for canard
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
The canards and tails have also been reprofiled in order lower drag, thus improving energy efficiency and stability while cruising.
—
New Atlas,
29 Jan. 2026
The storyline has been that Apple can’t shoot straight; the antipathy of the Apple-using/hating commentators runs so deep that the critics dredged up the canard that Apple’s done nothing since former CEO Steve Jobs died.
—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2026
Plantation Peddling an old canard Multiple letters to the editor have recently asked why the Biden administration didn’t release all of the Epstein files.
—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for canard
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canard
Noun
-
In the hands of Gillespie — whose specialty is edgy female-empowerment tales like the Oscar-winning I, Tonya and Cruella as well as the Emmy-winning Hulu series Pam & Tommy — how could the new Supergirl go wrong?
-
The final score doesn't tell the tale of this game.
Noun
-
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
-
Gil was trapped beneath more than 100 tons of rubble after the partial collapse of the Galerias Playa Grande commercial center, which includes buildings nine and four stories tall.
Noun
-
Test your knowledge of cruise controversies, wedding whispers and more in this week's American Culture Quiz.
-
Sleep in peace with this tower fan, which is whisper-quiet at 25 decibels.
Cite this Entry
“Canard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canard. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
