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ANECDOTE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ANECDOTE?

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Anecdote as a Noun
Definitions of "Anecdote" as a noun
Synonyms of "Anecdote" as a noun (4 Words)
Usage Examples of "Anecdote" as a noun
Associations of "Anecdote" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Anecdote” are: story, tale, narrative, sketch

Anecdote as a Noun

Definitions of "Anecdote" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “anecdote” as a noun can have the following definitions:

A short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.
An account regarded as unreliable or hearsay.
The depiction of a minor narrative incident in a painting.
Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one.

Synonyms of "Anecdote" as a noun (4 Words)

narrative	A representation of a particular situation or process in such a way as to reflect or conform to an overarching set of aims or values. Traditions of oral narrative.
sketch	A brief written or spoken account or description, giving only basic details. A hilarious sketch* for their latest BBC series.*
story	A plot or storyline. The film is based on a true story.
tale	A trivial lie. She enjoyed hearing others tell their tales.

Usage Examples of "Anecdote" as a noun

The use of inversions of hierarchy, anecdote, and paradox by Magritte, Dali, and others.
He told anecdotes about his job.
His wife's death has long been the subject of rumour and anecdote.

Associations of "Anecdote" (30 Words)

boyhood	The childhood of a boy. A boyhood* friend.*
catchy	Likely to attract attention. A catchy* title for a movie.*
conjure	Engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together. A special tune that conjures up a particular time and place.
eidetic	Relating to or denoting mental images having unusual vividness and detail, as if actually visible. An eidetic* memory.*
evocative	Bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind. Powerfully evocative* lyrics.*
evoke	Evoke or provoke to appear or occur. Akasha is evoked in India when a house is being built to ensure its completion.
implore	Beg earnestly for. He implored her to change her mind.
impressed	Feeling or showing admiration or respect for someone or something. The total impressed* voltage.*
joke	Tell a joke speak humorously. Public transport is a joke.
memoir	An account of the author’s personal experiences. In 1924 she published a short memoir* of her husband.*
memory	The area of cognitive psychology that studies memory processes. I ve a great memory* for faces.*
mindful	Focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, especially as part of a therapeutic or meditative technique. I arrived home for the summer ever mindful* of my obligations to my parents.*
narrate	Narrate or give a detailed account of. The story is narrated by the heroine.
nostalgic	A nostalgic person. A nostalgic* account of an idyllic childhood.*
personal	An advertisement or message in the personal column of a newspaper. Personal papers.
reawaken	(with reference to a feeling or state) emerge or cause to emerge again; awaken again. His departure reawakened deep divisions within the party.
recall	An act or instance of officially recalling someone or something. Expert systems can produce solutions with the speed recall* accuracy and consistency that only a computer can provide.*
recollect	Recall knowledge from memory have a recollection. He could not quite recollect* the reason.*
recollection	Something recalled to the mind. A biography based on his wife s recollections.
redolent	Fragrant or sweet-smelling. A rich inky redolent* wine.*
remember	Pray for the well-being of. He remembered her in his will.
remembrance	A thing kept or given as a reminder or in commemoration of someone. A flash of remembrance* passed between them.*
remind	Cause someone to think of (something) because of a resemblance. His impassive fierce stare reminded her of an owl.
reminder	A letter sent to remind someone of an obligation, especially to pay a bill. He ignored his wife s reminders.
reminisce	Indulge in enjoyable recollection of past events. They reminisced about their summers abroad.
reminiscence	A story told about a past event remembered by the narrator. His story made me smile in reminiscence.
reminiscent	Suggesting something by resemblance. Her robes were vaguely reminiscent* of military dress.*
retrospect	A survey or review of a past course of events or period of time. In retrospect.
story	A plot or storyline. Having such information is useful but it is not the whole story.
vividly	In an intensely deep or bright manner. I am vividly* aware of the need for good journalism.*