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as in tales
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 stories
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 yarns
The mill’s Flexy Form concept showcases high-stretch denim with soft-touch yarns, excellent recovery, and body-shaping flexibility—designed to adapt to all body types and lifestyles.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
It is made of the brand's signature sculpting fabric and also contains collagen yarns.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
The use of thick, heavy yarns and wide spacing further stabilizes the material.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
With little prompting, Skeet launches into a series of yarns about the history of the county.
—Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Joann, which shuttered its doors in May, makes a comeback with Michaels offering its fabrics, yarns, and sewing gear in over 840 stores, with more to come.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Synthetic yarns made of acrylic or nylon are much more affordable, but again, not the most environmentally friendly.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025
The winner of the special mention award, Italian Iranian artisan Aghili creates sculptures and installations inspired by Persian culture and oneiric gardens using deadstock yarns.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
The blanket is woven from 100% natural long-staple yarns and is sized at 90 by 92 inches.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
It is made of the brand's signature sculpting fabric and also contains collagen yarns.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
The use of thick, heavy yarns and wide spacing further stabilizes the material.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
With little prompting, Skeet launches into a series of yarns about the history of the county.
—Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Joann, which shuttered its doors in May, makes a comeback with Michaels offering its fabrics, yarns, and sewing gear in over 840 stores, with more to come.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Synthetic yarns made of acrylic or nylon are much more affordable, but again, not the most environmentally friendly.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025
The winner of the special mention award, Italian Iranian artisan Aghili creates sculptures and installations inspired by Persian culture and oneiric gardens using deadstock yarns.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
The blanket is woven from 100% natural long-staple yarns and is sized at 90 by 92 inches.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yarns
Noun
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The lore of the position is passed between players like travelers telling tales at a campfire.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Read on for the candid confessions and cautionary tales that might save you from making the same mistakes.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As soon as a battle or a war has been fought, victors and losers alike begin to tell different stories.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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The thrill of the unexplained is what prompts so many to take ghost tours, which often tell juicy and sometimes goosebump-inducing stories that give historic sites a richer context.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In total, Harrison wrote 14 books for the series, as well as a series of five mini-summer novellas and a Cliquetionary, a guide to the tween characters' slang.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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In terms of perspective on the series, like the novellas — and unlike Game of Thrones — the panelists underscored that this story is led by Dunk in almost every way.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Yarns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yarns. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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