1. stories or accounts of events, experiences, or the like, whether true or fictitious
Usage: plural of narrative
2. the particular ways of telling or interpreting stories, especially those that shape understanding of events or situations
Usage: often used in academic or analytical contexts

Examples

• The museum featured personal narratives from war veterans.
• Children love hearing bedtime narratives about magical adventures.
• The documentary presented competing narratives about the historical event.
• Social media has changed how we share our personal narratives.
• The teacher asked students to analyze the narratives in the novel.
• Political candidates often craft narratives to appeal to voters.
• These oral narratives have been passed down for generations.