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memoir

noun

ˈmem-ˌwär

Definition of memoir

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 In the past half decade, a run of novels, memoirs, and even poetry collections have embraced the literary potential of underground electronic music. — Robert Rubsam, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026 In his memoir, Flynn portrayed himself as a victim of political corruption. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Based on Volpentest’s memoir of the same name, the film chronicles the life of the quadruple congenital amputee who defied expectations to become one of the most accomplished Paralympic sprinters in history. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026 Unlike their second, official ceremony, Moore shared in her 2019 memoir Inside Out that their first Las Vegas wedding was not planned. — Mariah Alanskas, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for memoir

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The facts of his biography, no matter how outrageous, could not possibly explain the sheer derangement of his output.

— Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
Over time, those deeply personal references have transcended biography to become one of luxury’s most visible languages.

— Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2026

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The primary driver of the narrative is an unnamed writer who has approached a famous actor — the M of the title — with the proposition of ghosting her autobiography.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
From the pair's 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey and Harry's 2023 autobiography to his 2025 reunion with the king, here's a timeline of the royal family rift over the years.

— Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

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