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also anecdota
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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 anecdotes
Some of the anecdotes in question come from former aides.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Fans of the talk show will adore this book, featuring exclusive anecdotes and photos of the Shop’s celebrity guests.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Well Enough, which are filled with not only behind-the-scenes anecdotes, but plays and songs the actor wrote with his son, Ben.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour Book features over 500 photos and anecdotes from her record-breaking 20-month tour that spanned five continents.
—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Because each of them lives in exile, their homeland is accessible only secondhand, through anecdotes and their family’s memories.
—Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
The book is a 256-page compilation of her wildly popular show and features hundreds of pictures and anecdotes from Swift's life on the road.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
And this new book—a tribute collection of quotes and anecdotes by those who knew him best—finally gives Charlie his due.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024
In the memoir/photo album, the actress shares previously unseen snapshots from her nine decades on the planet accompanied by observations and anecdotes as only MacLaine can deliver them.
—Jeremy Helligar, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Fans of the talk show will adore this book, featuring exclusive anecdotes and photos of the Shop’s celebrity guests.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Well Enough, which are filled with not only behind-the-scenes anecdotes, but plays and songs the actor wrote with his son, Ben.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour Book features over 500 photos and anecdotes from her record-breaking 20-month tour that spanned five continents.
—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Because each of them lives in exile, their homeland is accessible only secondhand, through anecdotes and their family’s memories.
—Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
The book is a 256-page compilation of her wildly popular show and features hundreds of pictures and anecdotes from Swift's life on the road.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
And this new book—a tribute collection of quotes and anecdotes by those who knew him best—finally gives Charlie his due.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024
In the memoir/photo album, the actress shares previously unseen snapshots from her nine decades on the planet accompanied by observations and anecdotes as only MacLaine can deliver them.
—Jeremy Helligar, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Anecdotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anecdotes. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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