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as in lies
a statement known by its maker to be untrue and made in order to deceive
her claim that she had been a nurse during the war proved to be a total fabrication
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as in fictions
something that is the product of the imagination
the notion that the Colossus of Rhodes could straddle the harbor was a fabrication of medieval writers
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Recent Examples of fabrications
But even Oberon didn’t know such fabrications ran generations deep.
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Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Mar. 2025
Amid all that, the President boasted of Elon Musk's free hand to fire thousands of government workers in a speech to Congress that was rife with obfuscations and fabrications.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
The brand is best known for its genderless velvet blazer jackets and day-to-night cropped vests, which over the years were reinterpreted with many new fabrications.
—WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
After building a reputation as a go-to brand for cool blazer jackets that draw customers, celebrities and royals alike, the brand keeps stretching its lexicon and brings its signature Smiley pockets to new shapes and fabrications.
—WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
These fabrications—ranging from non-existent case citations to entirely fictional legal precedents—have embarrassed attorneys, undermined client representation, and in some cases, led to judicial sanctions.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Even seemingly straightforward tasks like organizing citations or formatting references can introduce fabrications.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
The super sheer fabrications including organza and chiffon gave the shade a barely-there feel.
—Libby Page, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2025
This came by way of sheer fabrications, keyhole cutouts and more.
—Mikelle Street, WWD, 10 Feb. 2025
Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Mar. 2025
Amid all that, the President boasted of Elon Musk's free hand to fire thousands of government workers in a speech to Congress that was rife with obfuscations and fabrications.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
The brand is best known for its genderless velvet blazer jackets and day-to-night cropped vests, which over the years were reinterpreted with many new fabrications.
—WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
After building a reputation as a go-to brand for cool blazer jackets that draw customers, celebrities and royals alike, the brand keeps stretching its lexicon and brings its signature Smiley pockets to new shapes and fabrications.
—WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
These fabrications—ranging from non-existent case citations to entirely fictional legal precedents—have embarrassed attorneys, undermined client representation, and in some cases, led to judicial sanctions.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Even seemingly straightforward tasks like organizing citations or formatting references can introduce fabrications.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
The super sheer fabrications including organza and chiffon gave the shade a barely-there feel.
—Libby Page, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2025
This came by way of sheer fabrications, keyhole cutouts and more.
—Mikelle Street, WWD, 10 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fabrications
Noun
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In Regretting You, a shocking car wreck takes the lives of two family members, unlocking a series of secrets, lies and regrets.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2025
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Social media has amplified this hatred, aiding the spread of dangerous lies and prompting animus against Jews and Israel.—
Irwin Cotler,
TIME,
26 Jan. 2025
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Then there are cautionary tales like the one in which a boy gets his fingers cut off for being a picky eater—stories about cause and effect, separation from loved ones, stealing, and death.—
Max Ufberg,
hazlitt.net,
4 Jan. 2025
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In the hour leading up to kick-off, there is a grim succession of similar tales from supporters who have been ripped off.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
2 Jan. 2025
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Then his team worked to share stories that Lively didn't care about the issue of domestic violence, USA TODAY reported.—
Hannah Kirby,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Happy holidays and Forbes Daily will return to your inbox with the day’s top stories on January 3.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Leveraging Tech In An AI Era Technological tools and era-defining inventions like AI have led to expansive digital transformation in every industry.—
Deepa Nagraj,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Throughout history, inventions occasionally come about by accident or were originally intended for a different use.—
Claus Jepsen,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Fabrications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabrications. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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