STORYTELLER Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

storyteller

noun

ˈstȯr-ē-ˌte-lər

Definition of storyteller

as in liar

a person who tells lies he's something of a storyteller, so I wouldn't put too much stock in anything he says

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Recent Examples of storyteller Its primary aim is to support storytellers who are working towards better reflecting the lives of kids, teens, and young adults. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026 Also, my Pasifika and Indigenous community of writers and storytellers, keepers of mo’olelo, including my ‘ohana and kupuna. — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026 Noah Adams, a writer, broadcaster, and storyteller who hosted All Things Considered for 18 years, has died. — Scott Detrow, NPR, 18 Oct. 2026 To join Chanel and the Women’s Prize Trust in celebrating the launch of their new Originators program, a guest list filled with scriveners, storytellers, and Substackers turned out in droves. — Freya Drohan, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for storyteller

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liar

Noun

In the ad, Arthur calls her daughter a liar and urges voters not to support her.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Another risk to democracy, Panditharatne pointed out, is that some politicians will dismiss truths in what is known as the liar’s dividend.

— Anagilmara Vílchez, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026

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