anecdotal evidence

noun

: evidence in the form of stories that people tell about what has happened to them

His conclusions are not supported by data; they are based only on anecdotal evidence.

Examples of anecdotal evidence in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

So long, luggage tag I, along with a few other Condé Nast Traveler editors, gathered some anecdotal evidence that people are using the analog tag less and less. — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2026

Patrick Nolan, a sociologist at the University of South Carolina, wondered whether the cult of celebrity has blossomed over the last century, as the anecdotal evidence suggests. — Sam Roberts, Longreads, 11 Aug. 2026

But stats back up the anecdotal evidence about a heatwave bump in cinemas admission — and with one major movie scooping the rewards. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 29 June 2026

Interest in the film reportedly doubled attendance at the real-life Space Camp, and there’s anecdotal evidence that the movie encouraged kids to pursue careers in science. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 27 June 2026