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a brief account of something interesting that happened especially to one personally
told us once again that anecdote about the dog and the bike
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Recent Examples of anecdote
Many shared personal anecdotes of late-night swims, emphasizing the role Barton Springs Pool plays in the community.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The 64-year-old shared the anecdote recently at the CAA Amplify 2025 Summit, diving into his childhood.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2025
A couple of cheeky anecdotes aside, I’m left no wiser about what Gattuso brings to the party other than being the last man standing with both a FIFA PRO license and an Italian passport.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 20 June 2025
The most relatable anecdote was from reporter Jane Feltes, whose dad pitched a profile about the local Methodist pastor, a guy named Harry Brakeman.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 15 June 2025
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The 64-year-old shared the anecdote recently at the CAA Amplify 2025 Summit, diving into his childhood.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2025
A couple of cheeky anecdotes aside, I’m left no wiser about what Gattuso brings to the party other than being the last man standing with both a FIFA PRO license and an Italian passport.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 20 June 2025
The most relatable anecdote was from reporter Jane Feltes, whose dad pitched a profile about the local Methodist pastor, a guy named Harry Brakeman.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anecdote
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Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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Douglas also shared some stories from Cuckoo’s Nest, including ones about Nicholson.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
5 July 2025
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At least for now, the Saks story is no longer a tale about financing.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
7 July 2025
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Sula by Toni Morrison Toni Morrison’s suite of stunning historical novels includes Beloved, A Mercy, and this 1973 tale of a friendship between Sula Peace and Nel Wright.—
Mia Barzilay Freund,
Vogue,
7 July 2025
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“Anecdote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anecdote. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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