as in story
a brief account of something interesting that happened especially to one personally
told us once again that anecdote about the dog and the bike
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Recent Examples of anecdote
Many of the anecdotes exchanged were about the film’s storied collaboration and of the decade-long, circuitous, and fortuitous path that led Forman to be hired by a then 29-year-old Michael Douglas.
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Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 6 July 2025
The 58-year-old spent the day with underprivileged children, sharing anecdotes and promoting equity through sport.
—David Ferrini, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
Perhaps the wildest anecdote came when the band revealed Morrissey once attended a Wallows show.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 3 July 2025
Vincent's mishap quickly captivated viewers, who flooded the comments with jokes and relatable dog-owner anecdotes.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
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Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 6 July 2025
The 58-year-old spent the day with underprivileged children, sharing anecdotes and promoting equity through sport.
—David Ferrini, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
Perhaps the wildest anecdote came when the band revealed Morrissey once attended a Wallows show.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 3 July 2025
Vincent's mishap quickly captivated viewers, who flooded the comments with jokes and relatable dog-owner anecdotes.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anecdote
Noun
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His story hit just as Pastel QAnon — a softer, Instagram-friendly offshoot of the movement — was flourishing.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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Jacaranda Productions develops original content across theater, screen, online and immersive entertainment, operating as both a production company and incubator for emerging stories and talent.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 July 2025
Noun
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The Coldplay public humiliation is a cautionary tale of atrophied American privacy.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
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That tale is just one of many in the story that don’t show Joel in an especially flattering light.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
18 July 2025
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“Anecdote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anecdote. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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