nonfiction
noun
non·fic·tion
ˌnän-ˈfik-shən 
: writing or cinema that is about facts and real events
He prefers to read nonfiction rather than novels.
Examples of nonfiction in a Sentence
He reads a lot of nonfiction.
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Jane Hillstrom is a former public relations executive who writes literary nonfiction.
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Jane Hillstrom, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
Prior to that, O’Connell was executive VP of nonfiction and live-action family originals for HBO Max.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
This year’s list of top non-manga graphic novels, memoirs and nonfiction for adult readers represents a broad range of styles, visions and narrative perspectives.
—Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Lexicon By Max Barry On Writing, by Stephen King
King’s nonfiction craft book, On Writing, ostensibly fulfills the promise of its subtitle: A Memoir of the Craft.
—Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Jane Hillstrom, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
Prior to that, O’Connell was executive VP of nonfiction and live-action family originals for HBO Max.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
This year’s list of top non-manga graphic novels, memoirs and nonfiction for adult readers represents a broad range of styles, visions and narrative perspectives.
—Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Lexicon By Max Barry On Writing, by Stephen King
King’s nonfiction craft book, On Writing, ostensibly fulfills the promise of its subtitle: A Memoir of the Craft.
—Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for nonfiction
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“Nonfiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonfiction. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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