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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These may or may not be signs of bubble trouble today, but consider some recent anecdotes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

Stories that rest on personal anecdotes always leave space for doubt, which could make the Times piece more of a Rorschach test for one’s existing politics than an election-shifting revelation.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

"But everywhere I go, people remind me of him and tell me anecdotes."

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Evocative anecdotes and sharp observations work better than vague praise or sweeping generalizations.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

I'm sorry if these anecdotes make you angry.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day