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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
There are dozens of anecdotes about humbling first jobs and dealing with rejection.
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Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Once well enough to speak to Congress the next month, a thinner and wan Reagan acknowledged the thunderous applause from both parties in the chamber and then put everyone at ease with a characteristic anecdote.
—Barbara A. Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Brunson shared some favorite anecdotes about Ralph, who won the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role on Abbott Elementary in 2022.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2025
After all, just two seasons into The Apprentice, Trump no longer felt the need to introduce himself to America with an anecdote about personal struggle.
—Laura Bassett, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2025
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Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Once well enough to speak to Congress the next month, a thinner and wan Reagan acknowledged the thunderous applause from both parties in the chamber and then put everyone at ease with a characteristic anecdote.
—Barbara A. Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Brunson shared some favorite anecdotes about Ralph, who won the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role on Abbott Elementary in 2022.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2025
After all, just two seasons into The Apprentice, Trump no longer felt the need to introduce himself to America with an anecdote about personal struggle.
—Laura Bassett, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anecdote
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Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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After a long, arduous wait, her story caught the attention of Royal Canine.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Returning to the wuxia genre that has defined much of his illustrious career, Tsui explains his approach to this latest adaptation of the classic martial arts tale.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 May 2025
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Junger noted that the new film would take its inspiration from Molière's 1666 play The Misanthrope, offering yet another contemporary retelling of a classic tale.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
7 May 2025
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“Anecdote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anecdote. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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