Anecdote Synonyms | Uses & Example Sentences
Anecdote is a noun that means “a short and interesting story.” Anecdotes are most often about a real person or event—or claim to be—and are used to make a point or entertain.
Some synonyms for anecdote are:
- Story
- Tale
- Account
- Narrative
- Episode
- Incident
- Reminiscence
- Yarn
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Anecdote synonyms
Some synonyms for anecdote are more precise than others. “Story,” for example, is a good general substitute for anecdote. “Yarn,” on the other hand, refers to “a long and rambling story that is often exaggerated” and is therefore a less accurate synonym.
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Match | Synonym | Anecdote example | Synonym example |
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Strongest | Story | She loves sharing anecdotes from when she was traveling. | She loves sharing stories from when she was traveling. |
Tale | Lisa told us an amusing anecdote about the last time she went to the theater. | Lisa told us an amusing tale about the last time she went to the theater. | |
Account | Anthony regaled us with an amusing anecdote about changing a tire in rural Portugal. | Anthony regaled us with an amusing account about changing a tire in rural Portugal. | |
Strong | Narrative | The speaker’s anecdote hooked the audience. | The speaker’s narrative hooked the audience. |
Episode | This is just one anecdote of many in the comedian’s set. | This is just one episode of many in the comedian’s set. | |
Incident | It’s not the first time I’ve heard him talk about his Boston anecdote. | It’s not the first time I’ve heard him talk about his Boston incident. | |
Weak | Reminiscence | Sarai’s anecdote about meeting the Dalai Lama captivated the group. | Sarai’s reminiscence about meeting the Dalai Lama captivated the group. |
Yarn | The fisherman told us anecdotes about his time at sea. | The fisherman told us yarns about his time at sea. |
The word anecdote can carry a negative connotation related to this lack of evidence (e.g., “That’s just an anecdote and is likely biased”).
Frequently asked questions about anecdote synonyms
- What’s an antonym for anecdote?
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Some antonyms for anecdote are:
- Fact
- Data
- Study
- Research
- Empirical evidence
QuillBot’s Grammar Checker can make sure you use these antonyms for “anecdote” correctly in your writing.
- How do you use anecdote in a sentence?
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Anecdote is a noun, so when you use it in a sentence, it must fulfill one of the grammatical roles that a noun can fit (e.g., subject, direct object, indirect object, etc.).
Here are a few examples of how to use “anecdote” in a sentence:
- His anecdote was really funny, and everyone was laughing.
- I don’t believe that anecdote about her childhood.
- Martin seems to be very proud of those anecdotes.
QuillBot’s Grammar Checker can make sure you use “anecdote” correctly in a sentence.