nonfiction
noun
non·fic·tion
ˌnän-ˈfik-shən 
: writing or cinema that is about facts and real events
He prefers to read nonfiction rather than novels.
Examples of nonfiction in a Sentence
He reads a lot of nonfiction.
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American family memoirs are an enduring nonfiction genre, too, with new books exploring the complexity of race and immigration gaining wide readership and acclaim.
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Karin Wulf, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 July 2025
Going forwards, the pair will co-produce more nonfiction limited audio series.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 July 2025
Creative nonfiction, by contrast, demands loyalty to fact but offers infinite flexibility in perspective, interpretation, and voice.
—Matthew Clark Davison, Literary Hub, 11 July 2025
Panelists include Dan O’Meara, EVP, nonfiction, Neon; Sylvia Bugg, chief programming executive and GM of general audience programming, PBS; Carrie Lozano, president and CEO, ITVS; Cara Cusumano, festival director & SVP programming, Tribeca; and Karol Martesko-Fenster, CEO & president, Abramorama.
—Whitney Cinkala, Variety, 10 July 2025
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Karin Wulf, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 July 2025
Going forwards, the pair will co-produce more nonfiction limited audio series.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 July 2025
Creative nonfiction, by contrast, demands loyalty to fact but offers infinite flexibility in perspective, interpretation, and voice.
—Matthew Clark Davison, Literary Hub, 11 July 2025
Panelists include Dan O’Meara, EVP, nonfiction, Neon; Sylvia Bugg, chief programming executive and GM of general audience programming, PBS; Carrie Lozano, president and CEO, ITVS; Cara Cusumano, festival director & SVP programming, Tribeca; and Karol Martesko-Fenster, CEO & president, Abramorama.
—Whitney Cinkala, Variety, 10 July 2025
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“Nonfiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonfiction. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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