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

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

During a recent interview at Netflix’s Hollywood complex, the 70-year-old Davis was loose and vibrant, spilling out colorful anecdotes and celebrating what appears to be a fresh and exciting moment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 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

Today, most of the anecdotes Warsh and his allies cite come from firms “producing the technology, not using the technology,” said Vincent Reinhart, a former senior adviser to Greenspan who is now at BNY Investments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

We often pass the time amusing ourselves with anecdotes about you.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro