anecdotes

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

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Recent Examples of anecdotes Throughout the performance, Gale peppered in anecdotes about her first relationships and her songwriting process. Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025 Again, most of the hour documentary dealt with issues and delivered anecdotes a Connecticut fan has read, because Hurley tells his story freely. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2025 Throughout both shows, Michelle Obama shared anecdotes about her husband. Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025 But an uncomfortably high share of those anecdotes point to an economy losing momentum. Courtenay Brown, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025 Each week, they're joined by special guests to tackle audience questions with practical advice, relatable anecdotes, and plenty of laughs. Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025 But the anecdotes can't be ignored, especially as the factors that previously supported spending among consumers — robust hiring and wage growth — begin to fade. Courtenay Brown, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025 Each week, the duo will be joined by a special guest to tackle audience questions with practical advice and relatable anecdotes. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2025 Each week, they will be joined by a special guest to tackle audience questions and offer advice, anecdotes and plenty of laughs. Todd Spangler, Variety, 10 Mar. 2025
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Noun
  • Vogue Beauty The biggest beauty stories, trends, and product recommendations.
    Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Happy holidays and Forbes Daily will return to your inbox with the day’s top stories on January 3.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Then there are cautionary tales like the one in which a boy gets his fingers cut off for being a picky eater—stories about cause and effect, separation from loved ones, stealing, and death.
    Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The cousin from Idaho will regale Boise friends back home with travel tales of entering a Miami speakeasy.
    Lilian Raji, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025

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“Anecdotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anecdotes. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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