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reliable narrative

[/rɪˈlaɪəbl ˈnærətɪv/]
nounpl: reliable narratives
narrativa confiável
1. A story or account that is trustworthy, consistent, and based on credible information or evidence
The witness provided a reliable narrative of the events that occurred that evening.
A testemunha forneceu uma narrativa confiável dos eventos que ocorreram naquela noite.
2. In literature and storytelling, an account presented by a narrator whose perspective can be trusted by the reader
The author established a reliable narrative voice that guided readers through the complex plot.
O autor estabeleceu uma voz narrativa confiável que guiou os leitores através da trama complexa.
Synonyms
trustworthy accountcredible narrativedependable storyauthentic narrativeverifiable account
Antonyms
unreliable narrativefalse accountuntrustworthy storyfabricated narrative

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
narrativa confiável
standard usage in academic and literary contexts
Portugal
narrativa fidedigna
more formal, often used in legal and academic contexts
General
relato confiável
alternative, slightly more colloquial form

Related Idioms & Phrases

ring true - parecer verdadeiro
stand up to scrutiny - resistir ao escrutínio
have the ring of truth - ter tom de verdade
a credible source - uma fonte confiável
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