chronicle 1 of 2

noun

ˈkrä-ni-kəl How to pronounce chronicle (audio)
Definition of chroniclenext
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as in chronology
a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened a chronicle of their adventure on the river

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2
as in annals
an account of important events in the order in which they happened only sketchy information about King Arthur can be found in the chronicles of ancient England

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chronicle

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verb

as in to describe
to give an oral or written account of in some detail the book chronicles the efforts of two climbers to scale Mount Everest

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Recent Examples of chronicle
Noun
Cusk, a Canadian-Brit educated at Oxford, has long been laurelled and condemned for her ruthless chronicles of selfhood. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026 Their stories are not chronicles of any time, place, or personality, but testimonies to the human spirit. — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
The four-part series chronicles the efforts of young Julien Sorel (Victor Belmondo) to rise socially beyond his modest upbringing while entangled in a web of passion and power. — Ed Meza, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026 James, a sensitive diviner of both anxieties, chronicles how the inhospitality of the social world sends gay men into hiding. — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chronicle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronicle
  1. chronology
  2. record
  3. describe
  4. commentary
  5. history
  6. tell
  7. story
  8. recount
Noun
  • The beloved star also acknowledged the challenges of fitting eight decades of life into a stage musical, explaining that the creative team sometimes had to adjust the chronology while remaining true to her story.
    — Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Over in Marvel’s territory, the X-Men had their whole chronology readjusted when a time-traveling mutant killed off Professor Charles Xavier, allowing Apocalypse to run rampant.
    — Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of chronology
Noun
  • Lucas fired four gunshots into Piper's back, and Rice and Byrd ran inside to call for help, court records say.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Scientists found that moving fluoride ions helps a solid electrolyte move lithium faster, reaching record conductivity.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of record
Verb
  • DeepMind's Demis Hassabis has similarly described a future that plays to that strategy.
    — MacKenzie Sigalos,Drew Troast, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • For space robots, Ono describes simplicity in terms of the number of actuators.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of describe
Noun
  • But Oxley, writing in a commentary, cautioned that there are logistical hurdles and said the value of Venezuela’s reserves may have been exaggerated under former President Hugo Chavez.
    — Collin Binkley, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The Fed chairman, who took office in May for a four-year term, has so far shared very little commentary on the state of the economy or policy outlook.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of commentary
Noun
  • This week, the Indiana Fever point guard became the first player in WNBA history with consecutive games of 30 points and 10 assists.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026
  • As crowds gathered and the idea caught fire, Hard Rock began taking its particular mix of burgers, band tees, and music history around the world, eventually opening its first Asian cafe in Tokyo in 1983.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of history
Verb
  • The referendum campaign has fueled debate about Iceland’s place in the world, Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir told reporters after casting her ballot in ​the capital on Saturday.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Indrika Ratwatte, the acting assistant secretary-general for humanitarian affairs, told the Security Council that the Kenscoff attack forced more than 2,600 people to flee their homes, many for the second or third time.
    — Evens Sanon, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of tell
Noun
  • Like all other alumni interviewed for this story, one of the first things Oberlander mentioned about her love for Killian was athletics — football games in particular.
    — Austin Horn August 29, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Your stories are a great reminder of what sports teaches high school students about life.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of story
Verb
  • Johansson recounted how, during one studio session, Saab picked up a single piece of black fabric and twisted, turned, and draped it into a bustier dress right on the mannequin.
    — Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In a public letter, the organization recounted years of collaborative work with the Forest Service and non-profit, A Clean Wilson Creek, to clean up the river.
    — Lily Knoepp, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of recount

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