bio

noun

ˈbī-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce bio (audio)
Definition of bionext
as in biography
a history of a person's life you can read a bio of the author on her home page

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Recent Examples of bio But the Taubert on Instagram isn’t the same woman pictured in the Le Ravi bio. — Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 30 July 2026 Yes Political bio Donna Peyton is running for re-election as Second District At-Large legislator. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026 Another notable trend in technical textiles is the goal of escaping petrochemical dependency through green chemistry, bio-fabrication and circular textile systems. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 July 2026 Waters’ Provident Land Services has completed at least $100 million in real estate projects over 45 years, according to his LinkedIn bio. — Joe Marusak july 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bio
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  1. biography
  2. memoir
Noun
  • Chan’s biography may also resonate with voters in San Francisco, where the Chinese-American community accounts for 21% of the city’s population.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Zirin’s lively biography of this activist should remind everyone that history isn’t just about facts and figures but also context and compassion.
    — Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of biography
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  • Journaling, creative writing, memoir, and even writing family stories can be meaningful hobbies at any age.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 July 2026
  • These elucidations are not only fascinating, but wholly original as far as rock star memoirs go.
    — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 30 July 2026
Definition of memoir

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