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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In addition, the program includes 26 Swiss co-productions, highlighting the strength of the country’s nonfiction sector, with three Swiss films in the international competition after none last year.
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Lise Pedersen, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Tracy Kidder, an award-winning narrative nonfiction writer who turned everything from computer engineering to life in a nursing home into unexpected bestsellers, has died.
—R.j. Rico, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
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Focused on innovative nonfiction storytelling exploring the link between science and culture, the fund has distributed grants to teams behind films at all stages, from development to post-production, since 2017.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
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Lise Pedersen, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Tracy Kidder, an award-winning narrative nonfiction writer who turned everything from computer engineering to life in a nursing home into unexpected bestsellers, has died.
—R.j. Rico, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Headway delivers 15-minute summaries of 2,000+ nonfiction books with audio, quizzes, and personalized learning — all for a one-time $51 with promo code MARCH15 until March 29.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Focused on innovative nonfiction storytelling exploring the link between science and culture, the fund has distributed grants to teams behind films at all stages, from development to post-production, since 2017.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Nonfiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonfiction. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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