as in biography
a history of a person's life
the former senator has a lucrative contract to write his memoirs, in which he will supposedly set the record straight
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Recent Examples of memoir
The story draws from Winn’s own childhood experiences between ages six and nine, adapted from his forthcoming memoir.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 June 2025
While the couple looked joyful in their lighthearted video, Harry revealed harrowing details behind his daughter's birth at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in California in his 2023 memoir, Spare.
—Greta Bjornson, People.com, 4 June 2025
In his memoir, Emmett writes that Clinton insisted on running outside of the White House for both the mental escape and to connect with the public.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 3 June 2025
Since deciding to wrap up his playing career in 2016, the Red Sox icon and first-ballot Hall of Famer has become an analyst for FOX Sports, published a memoir, ventured into podcasting, and launched an eyewear collection, a line of cannabis, and earlier this spring, his own brand of rum.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 3 June 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 June 2025
While the couple looked joyful in their lighthearted video, Harry revealed harrowing details behind his daughter's birth at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in California in his 2023 memoir, Spare.
—Greta Bjornson, People.com, 4 June 2025
In his memoir, Emmett writes that Clinton insisted on running outside of the White House for both the mental escape and to connect with the public.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 3 June 2025
Since deciding to wrap up his playing career in 2016, the Red Sox icon and first-ballot Hall of Famer has become an analyst for FOX Sports, published a memoir, ventured into podcasting, and launched an eyewear collection, a line of cannabis, and earlier this spring, his own brand of rum.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for memoir
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Odell, the author of celebrity biographies like Anna, as well as the essay collection Tales from the Back Row, tells PEOPLE that turning her pen to Paltrow’s story felt like a natural next step.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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The book rebalances the history of the relationship of Arnaz and Ball, both on screen and off, giving Arnaz’s side of the story in more depth and detail than earlier biographies.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
11 June 2025
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And despite her long and varied career, June (like her father) never penned an autobiography.—
Nick Thomas,
Hartford Courant,
10 June 2025
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A little over a year after the release of Stone’s autobiography, Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin), a documentary, 2025’s Sly Lives!—
Elias Leight,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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“Memoir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memoir. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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