Synonyms for

Memoirs

Verb / ˈmeˌmwɑ:rz / Another word for memoirs — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A historical account or biography written from personal knowledge or special sources.

Synonyms & similar words

memoir autobiography biography recollections remembrances reminiscences retrospect history chronicle record journal diary testimony documentary narrative account report story tale

Synonyms by register

Formal

recollections reminiscences autobiographical accounts

Informal

life story personal history life experiences

Literary

chronicles anecdotes personal annals

Antonyms

fiction novel romance fantasy biography history

Common collocations

  • write memoirs
  • publish memoirs
  • read memoirs
  • personal memoirs
  • war memoirs
  • childhood memoirs
  • memoirs of a geisha

Word family

noun memoir
verb memoirize

Usage note

Memoirs focus on a specific period or theme in a person's life, unlike a full autobiography. They are typically written in the first person.

Example sentences

  1. Her memoirs were published last year.
  2. He spent years writing his memoirs.
  3. Memoirs can provide valuable insights into historical events.
  4. I enjoyed reading her memoirs of her travels.
  5. The author's memoirs offer a unique perspective on life in the 20th century.

Quotes

  • Memoirs are all very well, but they are for the most part written by people who have either entirely forgotten or have never known what youth is like. - Marghanita Laski
  • Memoirs are the backstairs of history. - George Meredith
  • Memoirs are a well-known form of fiction. - Frank Harris

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