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diary

noun

ˈdī-(ə-)rē

Definition of diary

as in journal

a record of personal experiences, reflections, or ideas kept regularly for private use has diligently kept a diary since she was 15

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Recent Examples of diary Tracee Ellis Ross favors Udi’s gluten-free bread topped with smashed avocado, lemon juice, crushed red pepper and salt as an afternoon snack, according to a People food diary. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026 The filmmakers supplement that with scenes where an actor reads from Brockington’s diaries and poetry, giving the audience a full portrait of this protagonist. — Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026 There are additional scripts behind this series and further shoot dates already in the diary. — Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 To back up that deduction, the IRS requires an accurate diary of winnings and losses, plus receipts, tickets, statements or other records. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for diary

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Crucially, Eddy is also the only one of the players who can pass for white; when his journal entries end, so does the book’s innocence.

— Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Las Vegas Review-journal/TNS Three decades, two dozen witnesses and weeks of sensational and fiery testimony later, closing arguments are set to begin Monday in the trial for the only person ever charged with the murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur.

— Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

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