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

In this excerpt from Music Video Mischief, Dick writes about his experiences working with GNR, including anecdotes about his one-on-one conversations with Axl Rose and the time Slash carjacked a trailer on set. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2026

Named for Spain's regent queen, mother of King Alfonso XIII, the Maria Cristina has history and heritage in spades; anecdotes cling to it like sequins. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

The key is to track the same qualitative indicators consistently rather than collecting disconnected anecdotes. — Pierce Kafka, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

The anecdotes certainly are fun, but I was struck by the meat at the heart of it with its discussions of the politics — past and present — and on sexuality and race, and on the sometimes ruthless nature of building a national theater. — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026

Everyone and every place come supplied with a full quota of anecdotes and reminiscences. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

But, Stemler said, there isn’t much empirical data to show how pervasive this practice is, mostly just anecdotes. — Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

And those personal stories and anecdotes aren’t going anywhere. — Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2026

Since the great Dolly Parton died, there’s been no end to the anecdotes, quotes, video clips and stories about her remarkable life and work. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 29 Aug. 2026