Synonyms for

Anecdotes

Verb / ˈænʌˌkdəʊts / / ˈænɪˌkdəʊts / Another word for anecdotes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Anecdotes are short, amusing stories about a real incident or person.

Synonyms & similar words

anecdote stories tales narratives accounts reminiscences analogies parables fables legends myths rumors gossip hearsay chitchat chat conversations talks anecdota sketches vignettes

Synonyms by register

Formal

narratives recounts explanations disquisitions

Informal

stories tales bits yarns

Literary

reminiscences recollections anecdota

Antonyms

facts truths histories chronicles reports accounts

Common collocations

  • short anecdotes
  • personal anecdotes
  • funny anecdotes
  • interesting anecdotes
  • share anecdotes
  • tell anecdotes
  • collect anecdotes
  • brief anecdotes

Word family

noun anecdote
adjective anecdotal

Usage note

Anecdotes are typically short, personal stories used to illustrate a point. The adjective 'anecdotal' often implies evidence that is not systematically collected or scientifically verified.

Example sentences

  1. She told us anecdotes about her trip to Paris.
  2. His anecdotes always make us laugh.
  3. My teacher shared an interesting anecdote about her college days.
  4. The book is filled with amusing anecdotes.
  5. The comedian's stand-up routine was full of anecdotes from his life.

Quotes

  • 'Anecdotes don't really matter much to me. I'm not interested in your anecdotes. What does matter are facts and statistics', said Dr. Ben Carson.
  • 'Anecdotes and emotions do not make good public policy', said Thomas Sowell.
  • 'Anecdotes are not evidence', said Ben Goldacre.

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