anecdotal evidence
noun
: evidence in the form of stories that people tell about what has happened to them
His conclusions are not supported by data; they are based only on anecdotal evidence.
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Consider The Value Of Anecdotal Evidence Don’t underestimate the value of anecdotal evidence.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
However, there's plenty of anecdotal evidence that the problem is getting worse.
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
Plenty of anecdotal evidence, meanwhile—and some studies—suggest strategies like burying yourself under a weighted blanket or meditating can improve sleep.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 18 Mar. 2025
This new study follows observational studies, as well as anecdotal evidence from patients and healthcare providers that suggest GLP-1 treatments can help users curb addictions.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 12 Feb. 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
However, there's plenty of anecdotal evidence that the problem is getting worse.
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
Plenty of anecdotal evidence, meanwhile—and some studies—suggest strategies like burying yourself under a weighted blanket or meditating can improve sleep.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 18 Mar. 2025
This new study follows observational studies, as well as anecdotal evidence from patients and healthcare providers that suggest GLP-1 treatments can help users curb addictions.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 12 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for anecdotal evidence
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“Anecdotal evidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anecdotal%20evidence. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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