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
Along the way are anecdotes of thriving in a sketchy business in the highflying ’80s, like when Diller found out why so many stars insisted on having Diller’s personal driver shepherd them around.
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 19 May 2025
On Monday, Trump referenced an anecdote involving the professional golfer Sam Snead to explain his acceptance of the plane.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 12 May 2025
The new book features exclusive anecdotes from the most influential figures in modern horror film, including Halloween queen Jamie Lee Curtis and Scream’s Neve Campbell and director Sam Raimi (Evil Dead, Drag Me to Hell).
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 13 May 2025
During the talk, which was moderated by broadcaster Edith Bowman, Cruise shared lengthy anecdotes about shooting particular movies from his oeuvre, like A Few Good Men.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 11 May 2025
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 19 May 2025
On Monday, Trump referenced an anecdote involving the professional golfer Sam Snead to explain his acceptance of the plane.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 12 May 2025
The new book features exclusive anecdotes from the most influential figures in modern horror film, including Halloween queen Jamie Lee Curtis and Scream’s Neve Campbell and director Sam Raimi (Evil Dead, Drag Me to Hell).
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 13 May 2025
During the talk, which was moderated by broadcaster Edith Bowman, Cruise shared lengthy anecdotes about shooting particular movies from his oeuvre, like A Few Good Men.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anecdote
Noun
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These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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But beyond the big names and captivating rhythms, the album is an invitation to explore his story and connect with the cultural roots that have profoundly shaped his artistic vision.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Guns, knives, swords, cleavers, axes, ice picks and flamethrowers will all be put to use in this tale of a revenge.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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But the author does a fine job of giving readers a sense of place, with characters moving along the streets that surround Payne Avenue in this tale of a killer whose ambition is his ruin.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2025
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“Anecdote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anecdote. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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