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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Also of note to documentary lovers – two of the five Best Original Song nominees come from nonfiction features.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
The film combines drone footage, on-the-ground recordings, and tasteful reenactments to construct a nonfiction thriller best seen on the big screen.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 21 Jan. 2026
There are feel-good dramedies that light up the Eccles, standout nonfiction offerings that become must-sees and out-of-left-field Midnight titles that catch audiences by surprise.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 20 Jan. 2026
From its inception, Survivor was an instant smash, bringing in nearly 30 million viewers a week in its first few years (with more than 50 million tuning into the season-one finale) and winning the top Emmy for outstanding nonfiction program out of the gate.
—David Canfield, Vanity Fair, 20 Jan. 2026
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
The film combines drone footage, on-the-ground recordings, and tasteful reenactments to construct a nonfiction thriller best seen on the big screen.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 21 Jan. 2026
There are feel-good dramedies that light up the Eccles, standout nonfiction offerings that become must-sees and out-of-left-field Midnight titles that catch audiences by surprise.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 20 Jan. 2026
From its inception, Survivor was an instant smash, bringing in nearly 30 million viewers a week in its first few years (with more than 50 million tuning into the season-one finale) and winning the top Emmy for outstanding nonfiction program out of the gate.
—David Canfield, Vanity Fair, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Nonfiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonfiction. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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