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as in tale
a brief account of something interesting that happened especially to one personally
Grandpa likes to tell yarns about when he was young
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as in story
a work with imaginary characters and events that is shorter and usually less complex than a novel
a ripping yarn about space travel and alien monsters
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Recent Examples of yarn
Secure the ends of the yarn to a starting point and an ending point.
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Parents,
11 June 2026
There are allegories that can be read about fear of the unknown breeding cruelty and exploitation, but Disclosure Day is first and foremost a propulsive yarn with thematic roots in hope, truth, empathy and perhaps even spirituality.
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David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
These longer fibers can be spun into finer, smoother and more durable yarns, securing Egyptian cotton’s place in high-end shirting, bedding, and premium fabrications.
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Kaja Grujic,
Vogue,
4 June 2026
Material As part of Teva’s sustainability efforts, many of its sandals consist of recycled materials, such as polyester yarn or plastic.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Parents,
11 June 2026
There are allegories that can be read about fear of the unknown breeding cruelty and exploitation, but Disclosure Day is first and foremost a propulsive yarn with thematic roots in hope, truth, empathy and perhaps even spirituality.
—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
These longer fibers can be spun into finer, smoother and more durable yarns, securing Egyptian cotton’s place in high-end shirting, bedding, and premium fabrications.
—
Kaja Grujic,
Vogue,
4 June 2026
Material As part of Teva’s sustainability efforts, many of its sandals consist of recycled materials, such as polyester yarn or plastic.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for yarn
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yarn
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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?
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The final score doesn't tell the tale of this game.
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This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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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.
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The whole gang is back, ready to play their parts in this never-ending novella.
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Based on a Stephen King novella, the period prison drama became a cult favorite thanks to video rentals and cable reruns.
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The against-all-odds survival narrative stunned even veteran first responders.
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Warren Buffett maintains his faith in America's resilience and innovation, while Elon Musk highlights technology's role in shaping national narratives.
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“Yarn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yarn. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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