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.
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Our 3rd annual Filmmaker Forum, which confronted the massive challenges facing the nonfiction film community and the public media sector, was the most impactful, timely and compelling Forum yet.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
That distaste for nonfiction is in line with his portfolio of imaginative stories.
—Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Mallary holds bachelor’s degrees from Providence College, as well as a master’s of fine arts in nonfiction writing from Goucher College.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
The shop’s stock is evenly divided between fiction and nonfiction, with a wide range of authors and topics to explore—and with prices ranging anywhere from 50 cents to $5,000, there’s truly something for every bibliophile.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
That distaste for nonfiction is in line with his portfolio of imaginative stories.
—Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Mallary holds bachelor’s degrees from Providence College, as well as a master’s of fine arts in nonfiction writing from Goucher College.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
The shop’s stock is evenly divided between fiction and nonfiction, with a wide range of authors and topics to explore—and with prices ranging anywhere from 50 cents to $5,000, there’s truly something for every bibliophile.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
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“Nonfiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonfiction. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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