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. 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 See All Example Sentences for memoir
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Noun
  • Nelson's possibly offhand claims to Cherokee ancestry, nevertheless, have been repeated in biographies without verification.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Oct. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • The Hard Way stands as a 15-track record best understood as Whitcomb’s autobiography.
    Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
  • 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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