Synonyms of anecdotes

anecdotes

noun

variants also anecdota

plural of anecdote

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stories
• tales
• yarns
• incidents
• events
• occurrences
• episodes
• happenings
• recitations
• recitals

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of anecdotes

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

Other early texts describe the Dao through illustrative anecdotes. — Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

As a result, the duo has written an exposé chock-full of anecdotes and reporting that range from the foreboding and concerning to the voyeuristic and absurd. — Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Be ready to build off every answer and boldly prompt for personal anecdotes that bring stories to life. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Peppered throughout the book are anecdotes from founding and existing farms and vendors, market shoppers, local politicians and other Yolo County luminaries. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 26 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