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.
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The economic impact figures bear out the anecdotal evidence.
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Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Despite this massive wealth of anecdotal evidence, robust clinical research into microdosing has been minimal.
—New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2025
The big picture: If anecdotal evidence is any indication, the kids these days have moved on.
—Nathan Bomey, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
However, such anecdotal evidence was insufficient to confirm whether animals naturally engage in this behavior in emergency situations.
—Discover Magazine, 11 Mar. 2025
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Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Despite this massive wealth of anecdotal evidence, robust clinical research into microdosing has been minimal.
—New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2025
The big picture: If anecdotal evidence is any indication, the kids these days have moved on.
—Nathan Bomey, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
However, such anecdotal evidence was insufficient to confirm whether animals naturally engage in this behavior in emergency situations.
—Discover Magazine, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for anecdotal evidence
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“Anecdotal evidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anecdotal%20evidence. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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