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fiction

/ˈfɪkʃən/ noun A2
  1. Literary type using invented or imaginative writing, instead of real facts, usually written as prose. (countable, uncountable) · I am a great reader of fiction.· the fiction section of the library
  2. A verbal or written account that is not based on actual events (often intended to mislead); an untrue belief. (countable, uncountable) · The company’s accounts contained a number of blatant fictions.· The butler’s account of the crime was pure fiction.
  3. A legal fiction. (countable, uncountable)

Plural fictions

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Orange signified fiction, green denoted travel, and blue indicated biographies, creating a visually cohesive branding strategy that instantly captivated consumers.
The Paperback Revolution, p. 1 · C2
Commuters could now easily slip a masterpiece of modern fiction into their pockets, transforming idle transit time into periods of profound enrichment.
The Paperback Revolution, p. 1 · C2
We are forced to acknowledge that the stories we tell ourselves about who we are might be part fiction, embellished by time and suggestion.
The Unreliable Witness, p. 1 · C2
The pilothouse afforded him an unparalleled vantage point to study this colorful parade of humanity, providing a rich repository of personalities for his future fiction.
The Pilot and the Pen, p. 1 · C2

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