fabulist
Americannoun
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a person who invents or recounts fables
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a person who lies or falsifies
Etymology
Origin of fabulist
1585–95; < Middle French fabuliste, equivalent to < fābul ( a ) fable + -iste -ist
Example Sentences
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And so, whatever the jurors think of Cohen — truth-teller, fabulist or something in between — the prosecution did not need them to believe his every word.
From Seattle Times • May 19, 2024
There is no substantive evidence to support his fabulist conspiratorial delusions-fantasies of persecution and other harm.
From Salon • May 2, 2024
Apparently Congress’ expelled fabulist will always keep us guessing.
From Slate • Mar. 13, 2024
“Mother Doll” isn’t a ghost story but a meticulously layered tale of fabulist historical fiction where the details of the Russian Revolution are related with the same depth of detail as a trip to Disneyland.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2024
"Ah, I see," said the fabulist with a wink aside for Jeff's benefit.
From Sundry Accounts by Cobb, Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury)
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