Synonyms of anecdote

anecdote

noun

ˈa-nik-ˌdōt 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• story
• tale
• incident
• yarn
• occurrence
• episode
• event
• recitation
• happening
• recital

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of anecdote

Many commenters share personal anecdotes and express enjoyment of the museum's concept, highlighting its ability to entertain and provoke laughter. — Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2026

Historical anecdotes are everywhere and combined with recent experience navigating that system gave me a window. — Scott Levenson, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026

The anecdote offered a glimpse into Pollak's recollections of Torn's off-camera behavior. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

The singer-songwriter lowkey complained to Men’s Health in 2014 that those brief anecdotes from his dating history have come to define him — and by extension his band — among some in the media and general public, much to his chagrin. — Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Oct. 2026

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