as-told-to

American

[az-tohld-too] / ˌæzˈtoʊldˌtu /

adjective

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

noun

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, the artist shares how this story came to be.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2025

In this as-told-to interview, Hahn shares the backstory.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2024

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 is based on a conversation with Grant, and condensed and edited for clarity.

From Slate • Apr. 22, 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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