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
Those anecdotes have served as a bright yellow light for some people who want the smoothing results but are worried about potential side effects.
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Marci Robin, Allure, 2 May 2025
Although Howell asserted that individuals use Google Search and chatbots for different kinds of experiences, anecdote and evidence point to chatbots chasing away some Search business.
—Michael L. Millenson, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
That being said, anecdotes and reactions about Skype's inevitable demise have started to appear and circulate on social media in the last few days.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 4 May 2025
Interwoven throughout are anecdotes about Zaki’s friendship with a hopeful optimist, which gives the book an accessible, engaging quality.
—Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Marci Robin, Allure, 2 May 2025
Although Howell asserted that individuals use Google Search and chatbots for different kinds of experiences, anecdote and evidence point to chatbots chasing away some Search business.
—Michael L. Millenson, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
That being said, anecdotes and reactions about Skype's inevitable demise have started to appear and circulate on social media in the last few days.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 4 May 2025
Interwoven throughout are anecdotes about Zaki’s friendship with a hopeful optimist, which gives the book an accessible, engaging quality.
—Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anecdote
Noun
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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After a long, arduous wait, her story caught the attention of Royal Canine.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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The story splits its time between young Wash's misadventures and the older, adult Wash's tale of first love with a biracial woman, Tanna (Iola Evans), and a brush with danger in the form of bounty hunter, Willard (Billy Boyd).—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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While the sight of Lamia carrying around the proud cockerel has the makings of an image straight out of a children’s tale, nothing in the little girl’s life has storybook qualities.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
19 May 2025
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“Anecdote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anecdote. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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