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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Her Instagram bio includes a link to an ActBlue fundraiser for the Lewis George campaign, but her profile itself was private when viewed Tuesday.
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
The Presidential Reading Room is anchored with a rustic wooden study table surrounded by books — many local, Eve Ewing, Daley bios — selected by the Obamas.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
Min Zin took part in the democracy movement in Burma, Myanmar's former name, in the late 80s and fled the country in 1989 to avoid arrest, according to a bio on his blog.
—Karson Yiu, ABC News, 12 June 2026
His social media bio is wordless; there is just a ninja emoji.
—New York Times, 10 June 2026
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
The Presidential Reading Room is anchored with a rustic wooden study table surrounded by books — many local, Eve Ewing, Daley bios — selected by the Obamas.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
Min Zin took part in the democracy movement in Burma, Myanmar's former name, in the late 80s and fled the country in 1989 to avoid arrest, according to a bio on his blog.
—Karson Yiu, ABC News, 12 June 2026
His social media bio is wordless; there is just a ninja emoji.
—New York Times, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bio
Noun
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The site offers a space to write a brief biography of the deceased and share funeral details and the shiva location.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
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Becoming George completes a trilogy of acclaimed biographies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Noun
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The 2025 memoir garnered high praise from bestseller-inducing trifecta Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon and Jenna Bush Hager.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Miranda teams with Ferrera on the adaptation of her memoir after working alongside her as a board member at her nonprofit, Poderistas.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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