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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Through historical examples and personal anecdotes, Holiday explores how ego clouds our judgment, resists feedback and blinds us to our shortcomings.
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Dr. Jenny Woo, CNBC, 14 June 2025
In one of the many anecdotes, Acharya tells us how Wu – who reigned between A.D. 690 and 705 – took imagery from Indian Buddhism to legitimize her claim to the Tang dynasty throne.
—Abhijnan Rej, Christian Science Monitor, 11 June 2025
The actress had then shared an anecdote about the director gifting a pair of traditional French slippers called Charentaises to the entire cast.
—Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
McMahon justified the administration’s actions with anecdotes from students who have suffered on campuses.
—Morgan Kromer, The Washington Examiner, 5 June 2025
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Dr. Jenny Woo, CNBC, 14 June 2025
In one of the many anecdotes, Acharya tells us how Wu – who reigned between A.D. 690 and 705 – took imagery from Indian Buddhism to legitimize her claim to the Tang dynasty throne.
—Abhijnan Rej, Christian Science Monitor, 11 June 2025
The actress had then shared an anecdote about the director gifting a pair of traditional French slippers called Charentaises to the entire cast.
—Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
McMahon justified the administration’s actions with anecdotes from students who have suffered on campuses.
—Morgan Kromer, The Washington Examiner, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anecdote
Noun
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In the box office smash, the talented singer and actress portrays Elphaba, the green witch from the famed Wizard of Oz story.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Pic is based on the real-life story of Politkovskaya’s pioneering crusade for an independent voice in Russia in the late 1990s and early 2000s.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Where Bailey lands is probably going to tell the tale of his career.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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The page lists half a dozen directorial projects Ford is attached to, including ferry disaster tragedy Wahine out of New Zealand, fantasy tale The King of Light – The Order of the Dark Gods, and comedy Food Fight.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
24 June 2025
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“Anecdote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anecdote. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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