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well-told

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[wel-tohld] / ˈwɛlˈtoʊld /

adjective

  1. (of a story, anecdote, or the like) told in a way that is skillful, entertaining, faithful to events, etc.


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In others, it is about the drama and suspense of a well-told tale, or riveting sound effects.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 29, 2025

The reasoning behind Crawley's continued selection is now well-told.

From BBC ● Nov. 25, 2025

Thankfully, this is also true for those of us who enjoy a well-told saga about a more universal human interest: music.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 26, 2024

Sometimes comfort lies in the deliciousness of a well-told revenge drama.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 7, 2023

It is quite characteristic of him at his best: well-told; several rhetorical monologues; a little essay on Love by the way.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

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