as in biography
a history of a person's life
the former senator has a lucrative contract to write his memoirs, in which he will supposedly set the record straight
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Recent Examples of memoir
He’s written a memoir that is undergoing Pentagon review and is slated for publication later this year.
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Jean Marbella, Baltimore Sun, 25 June 2025
The actor and activist tells his most personal story of all in a full-color graphic memoir.
—The California Independent Booksellers Alliance, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
Part memoir, part social commentary, the evening will offer her perspective on contemporary challenges and our shared humanity, while encouraging laughter and reflection.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025
In her 2023 memoir,Tell Me Everything, actress Minka Kelly shared her story growing up as the daughter of a single mother who worked at a Los Angeles strip club and struggled to make ends meet.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 25 June 2025
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Jean Marbella, Baltimore Sun, 25 June 2025
The actor and activist tells his most personal story of all in a full-color graphic memoir.
—The California Independent Booksellers Alliance, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
Part memoir, part social commentary, the evening will offer her perspective on contemporary challenges and our shared humanity, while encouraging laughter and reflection.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025
In her 2023 memoir,Tell Me Everything, actress Minka Kelly shared her story growing up as the daughter of a single mother who worked at a Los Angeles strip club and struggled to make ends meet.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for memoir
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In Malaparte, Maurizio Serra’s outstanding biography of the Italian dandy, journalist, playwright, would-be diplomat and filmmaker Curzio Malaparte, the author makes clear that Benjamin was correct.—
Book Marks
July 10,
Literary Hub,
10 July 2025
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After all, anyone with even the slightest interest in this movie surely knows at least the basics of his biography.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
9 July 2025
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While serving a life sentence, Weger penned an autobiography and gave the 48-page manuscript to a Tribune reporter.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2025
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The Neurologist’s Brother In his autobiography, On the Move, Oliver Sacks, one of the most influential neurologists of the past half century, discusses his brother Michael, who battled schizophrenia throughout his life.—
Michael Bernick,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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“Memoir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memoir. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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