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also anecdota
as in stories
a brief account of something interesting that happened especially to one personally
told us once again that anecdote about the dog and the bike
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Recent Examples of anecdotes
Weir was always eager to share anecdotes about Garcia and their escapades.
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
It is also filled with memorable anecdotes, and while some come from McCartney, many of the best come from band members like drummers Denny Seiwell and Joe English.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
Economists say productivity is usually understood better in retrospect, but Greenspan concluded that policymakers should let the economy run hot because anecdotes all pointed to strong productivity aided by the internet.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
Many of these anecdotes aren’t based in research.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
These anecdotes help members internalize market insights and gain perspective on the behavioral side of portfolio management, regardless of where market indices head.
—CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Deutsche Bank’s Reid noted that much of the selling driven by these anecdotes was purely speculative.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Fear is powerful, especially when fueled by emotional anecdotes rather than medical facts.
—Donna A. Gaffney, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
Apple AirTag There are plenty of anecdotes about why tracking your luggage is so important, but using an Apple AirTag is a reliable way to do so.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
David Browne, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
It is also filled with memorable anecdotes, and while some come from McCartney, many of the best come from band members like drummers Denny Seiwell and Joe English.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
Economists say productivity is usually understood better in retrospect, but Greenspan concluded that policymakers should let the economy run hot because anecdotes all pointed to strong productivity aided by the internet.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
Many of these anecdotes aren’t based in research.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
These anecdotes help members internalize market insights and gain perspective on the behavioral side of portfolio management, regardless of where market indices head.
—CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Deutsche Bank’s Reid noted that much of the selling driven by these anecdotes was purely speculative.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Fear is powerful, especially when fueled by emotional anecdotes rather than medical facts.
—Donna A. Gaffney, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
Apple AirTag There are plenty of anecdotes about why tracking your luggage is so important, but using an Apple AirTag is a reliable way to do so.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anecdotes
Noun
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The jury winners this year hail from Mexico, India, Belgium, Japan, France, Italy and Germany, and their stories are set in scenic locales from Malaysia to Minneapolis.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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This is an edition of The Wonder Reader, a newsletter in which our editors recommend a set of stories to spark your curiosity and fill you with delight.—
Rafaela Jinich,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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While the story takes place in contemporary times, some of the characters have extraordinary gifts and tell tall tales of a world beyond the realm of most people.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
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Its accounts of outsize personalities, judges’ infighting, culturally insensitive photo shoots, manipulative producing, network executives betraying producers who in turn betrayed talent—all of this comes standard with tales from the annals of the entertainment industry.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Anecdotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anecdotes. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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