as in biography
a history of a person's life
you can read a bio of the author on her home page
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While some astrology enthusiasts emblazon their sun signs on Instagram bios, others go the permanent route, tattooing eternal odes to the celestial bodies on their actual bodies.
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Micaela English, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Ko, the trio’s cellist, has collaborated with musical artists such as Steve Schick, Joshua Rubin, Mark Fewer and the Dover String Quartet, according to his bio.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
And since microbes can fix CO₂ (directly or via biomass), the carbon for bio-isoprene comes from waste emissions rather than petroleum.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
The Patriots offer bios for staffers as far down the ladder as dietician, assistant equipment manager and software engineer.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
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Micaela English, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Ko, the trio’s cellist, has collaborated with musical artists such as Steve Schick, Joshua Rubin, Mark Fewer and the Dover String Quartet, according to his bio.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
And since microbes can fix CO₂ (directly or via biomass), the carbon for bio-isoprene comes from waste emissions rather than petroleum.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
The Patriots offer bios for staffers as far down the ladder as dietician, assistant equipment manager and software engineer.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bio
Noun
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Schwank was first hired by ICE in 2021, according to a biography provided by congressional aides in advance of his testimony.—
Michael Kaplan,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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His years at that leading historically Black institution of higher education in the state are the primary focus of Adams’ straightforward biography.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Feb. 2026
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Bessette-Kennedy’s engagement ring, made of round-cut sapphires and diamonds on a platinum band, was a copy of a gold and emerald ring that Jackie wore, according to Carole Radziwill’s memoir What Remains.—
Emily Chan,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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Here are 10 books—everything from memoirs to thrillers—to tuck in your bag, no matter where you're headed.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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