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.
Recent Examples on the Web
This nonfiction book argues that yes, Hollywood is both.
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Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2024
In Banks’s books, whether fiction or nonfiction, the atomic unit of story is the family.
—Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2024
The annual prize of $2,000 is given to an Arkansas writer of merit and has been awarded to over 30 poets, novelists, nonfiction writers and playwrights.
—Sean Clancy, arkansasonline.com, 10 Apr. 2024
The actress is also a prolific writer, from volumes of poetry (Free Stallions, Bang Ditto) to novels (Any Man) to nonfiction (Era of Ignition: Coming of Age in a Time of Rage and Revolution).
—EW.com, 7 Apr. 2024
But Sui also acknowledges the influence of fairytales, fashion literature, and punk music on her worldview, citing books of photos and works of nonfiction that have lingered in her psyche.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2024
The streaming giant confirmed to CNN on Thursday that the couple’s Archewell Productions has two new nonfiction series in production at Netflix as part of a multi-year overall deal signed in 2020.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
The 2024 Whiting Awards — which will been given to those in fiction, drama, poetry and nonfiction and takes place on April 11 at McNally Jackson Seaport — includes winners from United States and beyond.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Trust by Hernan Diaz (Riverhead: $17) … Paperback nonfiction
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—The California Independent Booksellers Alliance, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2024
In Banks’s books, whether fiction or nonfiction, the atomic unit of story is the family.
—Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2024
The annual prize of $2,000 is given to an Arkansas writer of merit and has been awarded to over 30 poets, novelists, nonfiction writers and playwrights.
—Sean Clancy, arkansasonline.com, 10 Apr. 2024
The actress is also a prolific writer, from volumes of poetry (Free Stallions, Bang Ditto) to novels (Any Man) to nonfiction (Era of Ignition: Coming of Age in a Time of Rage and Revolution).
—EW.com, 7 Apr. 2024
But Sui also acknowledges the influence of fairytales, fashion literature, and punk music on her worldview, citing books of photos and works of nonfiction that have lingered in her psyche.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2024
The streaming giant confirmed to CNN on Thursday that the couple’s Archewell Productions has two new nonfiction series in production at Netflix as part of a multi-year overall deal signed in 2020.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
The 2024 Whiting Awards — which will been given to those in fiction, drama, poetry and nonfiction and takes place on April 11 at McNally Jackson Seaport — includes winners from United States and beyond.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Trust by Hernan Diaz (Riverhead: $17) … Paperback nonfiction
1.
—The California Independent Booksellers Alliance, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Nonfiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonfiction. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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