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a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened
in his chronology of their relationship, they had communication problems right from the start
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Recent Examples of chronology
Your Experience section is designed to show your work chronology.
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William Arruda, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
With each option, the chronology of individual steps in the process changes.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
One of the most disorientating aspects of With Love, Meghan is its Christopher Nolan–esque approach to chronology.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
Although questions still surround the origin of proto-henges, the researchers believe Flagstones was a prototype for later monuments like Stonehenge based on the new chronology.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 7 Mar. 2025
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William Arruda, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
With each option, the chronology of individual steps in the process changes.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
One of the most disorientating aspects of With Love, Meghan is its Christopher Nolan–esque approach to chronology.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
Although questions still surround the origin of proto-henges, the researchers believe Flagstones was a prototype for later monuments like Stonehenge based on the new chronology.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronology
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The Mavericks became the 11th team in NBA history to reach the NBA Finals one season, and miss the playoffs the next.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Apr. 2025
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At the time of his death, Carter was the longest living president in American history.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Then, after young mothers and children who had just arrived shared their stories, the Holy Father returned to the sister who had been mentioned before.—
Mireya Villarreal,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2025
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Continue reading … -- IN OTHER NEWS BLAST FROM THE PAST – NFL legend's viral draft story resurfaces ahead of event.—
FOXNews.com,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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For the first time ever on record, Matmos recorded some of the album—namely the second half—live in the studio.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Golden Eagles finished last season with a 25-9 record.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Others realize there is a cost to companies that do not take climate change into account.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Select independent organizations can verify accounts directly.—
Bluesky Social,
Bluesky Social,
21 Apr. 2025
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Many are reshaping the narrative around contact lens care.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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As the draft enters its final day, Sanders has yet to be picked causing previous pre-draft narratives to resurface throughout the NFL media landscape.—
Kambui Bomani,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Kelly later composed a chronicle of his meandering space treks - highlighting the agonies and the ecstasies of life in orbit - in the sensational book Endurance.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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And yet the series is less a document of careful sleuthing and more a shaggy chronicle of teen-like longing for revelation and salvation.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2025
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Gandolfini’s son, Michael Gandolfini, played the younger version of Tony Soprano in the film.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2025
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The bill -- a similar version of which died last year -- would allow for the building of five-story apartment buildings that have only one stairwell, rather than two.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
28 Apr. 2025
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The sweeping musical score: As the narration adds context to the journey, the music helps enhance the wonder.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
22 Apr. 2025
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The clip opens with different scenes of octopuses and octopus fans, with Waller-Bridge's narration describing the dramatic world Octopus!—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Chronology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronology. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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