bio

noun

ˈbī-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce bio (audio)
Definition of bionext
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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Recent Examples of bio Review their bios, information on their organizations and recent news, and familiarize yourself with their photos. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Commercial hurdle remains These precise compositional tweaks balanced petroleum and bio-based fractions to maximize both sustainability and overall fuel quality. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026 Born in Jackson, Mississippi, Coleman began playing piano at the age of six and picked up the guitar at 12, according to a bio on her website. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026 The bio-spandex replicates the elasticity and durability levels of conventional petrochemical products. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bio
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  1. biography
  2. memoir
Noun
  • Her biography page and show pages had already been removed from Fox’s websites Thursday.
    — Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In developing the view of Taro’s personality, as well as drawing on Janeczek’s novel, Marazzi leant on the first ever biography of Taro, written by German historian Irme Schaber.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of biography
Noun
  • The memoir is not the apologia of a prophet whose prophecy failed.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Prior to that, Knowles released her memoir on April 22, 2025, sharing intimate details about her life, including private and public battles.
    — Caché McClay, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of memoir

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“Bio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bio. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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