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anecdotes

NOUN

interesting or amusing story

Synonyms

STRONGEST

episode gag narration narrative reminiscence short story sketch tale tall tale yarn

STRONG

chestnut incident recital relation

WEAK

fairy tale fish story long and short of it old chestnut tall story

Example Sentences

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Days were capped with folks exchanging anecdotes about the wildlife spotted from the vessel, Rosmarin said on social media.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Spencer Pratt demonstrated unexpected success on the debate stage by leveraging his background in television and storytelling, using compelling anecdotes about public safety concerns rather than overwhelming viewers with dense policy statistics.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The question is whether the California exits are isolated anecdotes, or a sign of an exodus.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

There is no public official data on racial inequality in Zambia, but anecdotes and discussions on the topic abound on social media.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

He was the first boyfriend in whom I confided about my family—really confided, the truth and not just amusing anecdotes.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover