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as-told-to

American  
[az-tohld-too] / ˌæzˈtoʊldˌtu /

adjective

  1. (of a biographical account) written by a professional author using information from personal conversations with the subject.


noun

  1. an as-told-to biography.

Etymology

Origin of as-told-to

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

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In this as-told-to interview, Maxy gives the backstory.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 17, 2025

Crossley, 37-year-old mother of three and former Florida State swimmer, offered a candid look into her disability in an as-told-to piece published last week, after the controversial comments, on Today.com.

From Salon Sep. 6, 2024

This as-told-to essay has been condensed and edited for clarity.

From Slate May 23, 2023

In an as-told-to essay published by Insider, Isbell lambasted the entertainment industry’s commercialization of tragedy.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 30, 2022

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Brannon Marshall, an acute care nurse practitioner.

From Slate Aug. 27, 2021

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