as in biography
a history of a person's life
the former senator has a lucrative contract to write his memoirs, in which he will supposedly set the record straight
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Recent Examples of memoir
The Netflix series was inspired by The Pink Marine, a memoir by Greg Cope White.
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Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Oct. 2025
In her memoir, Wake Up With Purpose!
—NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
This is a candid memoir of vulnerability and courage, humility and purpose, mistakes and learning—a singular tale of the trials, tribulations, and hope to be found in a life dedicated to the pursuit of truth.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Oct. 2025
Harry’s 2023 memoir, which revealed intimate details about the House of Windsor, further strained family relations.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
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Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Oct. 2025
In her memoir, Wake Up With Purpose!
—NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
This is a candid memoir of vulnerability and courage, humility and purpose, mistakes and learning—a singular tale of the trials, tribulations, and hope to be found in a life dedicated to the pursuit of truth.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Oct. 2025
Harry’s 2023 memoir, which revealed intimate details about the House of Windsor, further strained family relations.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for memoir
Noun
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Nelson's possibly offhand claims to Cherokee ancestry, nevertheless, have been repeated in biographies without verification.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Oct. 2025
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Photos of veterans and their biographies will be displayed at the center of the park and a color guard will open the event.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Hard Way stands as a 15-track record best understood as Whitcomb’s autobiography.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
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In her autobiography, Mabel Dodge laid the blame for her schism with Stein firmly on one person.—
Via Scribner,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Memoir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memoir. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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