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
The studio’s bio-plastics are built from biopolymers such as agar and gelatin, with varying components used to control flexibility and translucency.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
Hence, these materials provide a luxurious feel (Spiber’s bio-fiber was rated superior to cashmere) while also meeting the requirements of being light, strong, and environmentally friendly, which align with current trends in emissions and luxury.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Singapore’s central bank is backing bio-energy and solar projects in Southeast Asia via its Green Investments Partnership.
—Lucy Handley, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
Families read through student bios and book sessions of up to 8 hours.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 2026
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
Hence, these materials provide a luxurious feel (Spiber’s bio-fiber was rated superior to cashmere) while also meeting the requirements of being light, strong, and environmentally friendly, which align with current trends in emissions and luxury.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Singapore’s central bank is backing bio-energy and solar projects in Southeast Asia via its Green Investments Partnership.
—Lucy Handley, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
Families read through student bios and book sessions of up to 8 hours.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bio
Noun
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The proceedings were thus an exploration of Yamagami’s biography and motive.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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In the dozens of biographies of Washington published in the decade after his death, few bothered to mention slavery at all.—
John Garrison Marks,
Time,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The shooter left behind documents that include journals, a suicide note and a memoir, according to court filings.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Spears discussed her family drama in her own memoir, The Woman in Me, which was released in 2024.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Bio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bio. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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