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

The designer also shared a similar anecdote on Instagram, confirming that Roch requested the couture dress be saved for Zendaya two years ago. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 15 July 2026

And the note-card story might not even be the best anecdote to sum up what the Broncos are getting into. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 14 July 2026

The chapters follow the restaurant’s improbable success, offering extraordinary anecdotes, such as how a Yugoslavian immigrant happened to open a red-booth, comfort-food Italian restaurant. — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Mulaney’s headlining set centered on stories about life with wife Olivia Munn and their two children, Malcolm and Mei, mixing family anecdotes with reflections on his hometown. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 13 July 2026