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.
Recent Examples on the Web
But Sui also acknowledges the influence of fairytales, fashion literature, and punk music on her worldview, citing books of photos and works of nonfiction that have lingered in her psyche.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2024
The streaming giant confirmed to CNN on Thursday that the couple’s Archewell Productions has two new nonfiction series in production at Netflix as part of a multi-year overall deal signed in 2020.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
The 2024 Whiting Awards — which will been given to those in fiction, drama, poetry and nonfiction and takes place on April 11 at McNally Jackson Seaport — includes winners from United States and beyond.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Trust by Hernan Diaz (Riverhead: $17) … Paperback nonfiction
1.
—The California Independent Booksellers Alliance, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
The company is facing a number of high-profile lawsuits alleging copyright infringement, including one brought by The New York Times and several brought by different groups of fiction and nonfiction authors, including big names like George R.R. Martin.
—Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 4 Apr. 2024
Check out the complete lists of 50 notable works for fiction and the top 50 nonfiction books of last year.
—Michael Dirda, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024
Legendary Entertainment has picked up feature rights to the latest nonfiction title from author Annie Jacobsen as a potential project for filmmaker Denis Villeneuve.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2024
The journalist, novelist, screenwriter and nonfiction author had sold the television and screen rights to his book, so when Miami New Drama’s co-founder and artistic director Michel Hausmann approached Griffin about writing a play based on it, the author initially said no.
—Christine Dolen, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024
Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2024
The streaming giant confirmed to CNN on Thursday that the couple’s Archewell Productions has two new nonfiction series in production at Netflix as part of a multi-year overall deal signed in 2020.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
The 2024 Whiting Awards — which will been given to those in fiction, drama, poetry and nonfiction and takes place on April 11 at McNally Jackson Seaport — includes winners from United States and beyond.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Trust by Hernan Diaz (Riverhead: $17) … Paperback nonfiction
1.
—The California Independent Booksellers Alliance, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
The company is facing a number of high-profile lawsuits alleging copyright infringement, including one brought by The New York Times and several brought by different groups of fiction and nonfiction authors, including big names like George R.R. Martin.
—Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 4 Apr. 2024
Check out the complete lists of 50 notable works for fiction and the top 50 nonfiction books of last year.
—Michael Dirda, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024
Legendary Entertainment has picked up feature rights to the latest nonfiction title from author Annie Jacobsen as a potential project for filmmaker Denis Villeneuve.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2024
The journalist, novelist, screenwriter and nonfiction author had sold the television and screen rights to his book, so when Miami New Drama’s co-founder and artistic director Michel Hausmann approached Griffin about writing a play based on it, the author initially said no.
—Christine Dolen, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Nonfiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonfiction. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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