anecdote

noun

ˈa-nik-ˌdōt How to pronounce anecdote (audio)
Definition of anecdotenext
as in story
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 anecdote The text now is basically the same, plus a few more anecdotes, elements of verbatim theater (voice notes from herself and friends and family), opera, and, of course, spacecrafts. — Georgie McKeon, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026 Data isn’t the plural of anecdote, but the developing literature points to cameras generally, and ALPRs specifically, having some crime-reducing benefit. — Rafael A. Mangual, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026 But these anecdotes were leavened by her trademark sardonic humor. — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Wit inflects the voice without subsuming it, which in turn gives the anecdote a touch of authentic eavesdrop. — Ryan Chapman, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for anecdote
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  1. story
  2. tale
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  • While the episodic stories reflect the never-ending parade of tourists and partygoers, the show also provides Dennis and Rosa with long-term arcs.
    — Marta Balaga, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Suffice it to say the mystery bullets that landed in Rate Field’s bleachers in 2023 and wounded two women definitely aren’t relevant to this feel-good story but are worth mentioning to remind us how much the Sox narrative has changed.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of story
Noun
  • The drama mixes battlefield action with a tale of conflicted allegiances and the dangers of undercover work in hostile territory.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Flanagan is the prolific horror writer-director who has tackled several Stephen King tales (Gerald’s Game, Doctor Sleep, Carrie) and delivered several limited series hits for Netflix (Midnight Mass, The Fall of the House of Usher).
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of tale

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“Anecdote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anecdote. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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