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also anecdota
as in stories
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 anecdotes
Much of the outcry is anecdotal, but there lots of anecdotes.
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Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
But, where Notaro used the format to dramatize long anecdotes, Mintz’s special is mainly just him, in a red T-shirt and glasses, talking into a mike.
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Emma Allen,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
There are observations and anecdotes provided by Spielberg along the way, many of which were new to me.
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Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
The field guide also includes other anecdotes about Ringel’s time working as a line producer on an Issa Rae pilot, as well as Levy Dagerman’s time working with producer Ted Hope.
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Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
17 June 2026
The anecdotes conveyed a pride in knowing Tsietsi and solidarity with his family.
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Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
The approach is one that Allen is known for, having spent her career drawing on personal anecdotes and relationships to fuel her songwriting.
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Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
Sanneh charts the genesis, rise, and cultural importance of rock, R&B, country, punk, hip-hop, dance, and pop, while sharing anecdotes from his lifelong engagement with music along the way.
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Juliet Izon,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
The reveal was just one of many anecdotes Stone shared with Begnaud while covering her career, the success of Basic Instinct, recovering from a brain hemorrhage and standing up to her abusive father.
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Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2026
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
But, where Notaro used the format to dramatize long anecdotes, Mintz’s special is mainly just him, in a red T-shirt and glasses, talking into a mike.
—
Emma Allen,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
There are observations and anecdotes provided by Spielberg along the way, many of which were new to me.
—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
The field guide also includes other anecdotes about Ringel’s time working as a line producer on an Issa Rae pilot, as well as Levy Dagerman’s time working with producer Ted Hope.
—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
17 June 2026
The anecdotes conveyed a pride in knowing Tsietsi and solidarity with his family.
—
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
The approach is one that Allen is known for, having spent her career drawing on personal anecdotes and relationships to fuel her songwriting.
—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
Sanneh charts the genesis, rise, and cultural importance of rock, R&B, country, punk, hip-hop, dance, and pop, while sharing anecdotes from his lifelong engagement with music along the way.
—
Juliet Izon,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
The reveal was just one of many anecdotes Stone shared with Begnaud while covering her career, the success of Basic Instinct, recovering from a brain hemorrhage and standing up to her abusive father.
—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anecdotes
Noun
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As a coastal town shaped by generations of immigrants, Half Moon Bay now has a new art display that serves as a reminder of the people and stories that continue to define the community.
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The board was also expected to vote Friday on a new social studies curriculum that links Bible stories with American history.
Noun
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Daily tales of war and violence around the world made one want to clench one’s fists, grit one’s teeth, and to shout out in a paean of outraged hysteria.
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Hopefully, these three will be among the final cautionary tales of poor draft decisions.
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“Anecdotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anecdotes. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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