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biography Synonyms

Another word for biography

Choosing another word for biography depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A written account of another person's life, detailing their experiences, character, and achievements.

Usage Example

"The historian spent five years researching archives to write a comprehensive life story of the former president."

Strongest
life story
life history
Strong
memoir
profile

• noun (Context 2)

The literary genre concerned with chronicling and interpreting the lives of real individuals.

Usage Example

"In the university's literature department, she specializes in modern life writing and historical nonfiction."

Strong
life writing

Opposites of biography

The opposite of biography shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

fiction
See all opposites of biography

• Nearby Words

biographic
biographical
biographically
biography
biohazard
biohazardous
biologic

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Biography. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/biography
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