Definition of journalnext
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as in diary
a record of personal experiences, reflections, or ideas kept regularly for private use the writer faithfully records his dreams in a journal, believing that they are a vital key to self-understanding

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Recent Examples of journal The results, published in the journal Science on Thursday, show that Kanzi could play along. Evan Bush, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026 The paper, published Wednesday in the journal Science Advances, found that from 2006 to 2020, long-term exposure to tiny particulates from wildfire smoke contributed to an average of 24,100 deaths a year in the lower 48 states. CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026 However, the award-winning Mediterranean diet may decrease the risk of stroke, according to a new study published Wednesday in Neurology Open Access, a journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026 Many of these journals and publishers focus on poetry, experimental writing, and literary translation, all precarious forms in need of support. Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for journal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for journal
Noun
  • The injection allegations were first reported by the German newspaper Bild last month.
    Peter Sblendorio, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
  • On Wednesday, the Washington Post laid off one-third of its staff, eliminating its sports section, several foreign bureaus and its books coverage in a widespread purge at the storied newspaper owned by billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
    Matt Ott, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Daniel Petrenko, Maxim’s friend since childhood and director of the International Skating Center in Simsbury, is in Milan to cheer him on, and providing The Courant with a daily diary.
    Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
  • McCord narrates snippets from the diary, which visitors may listen to on headphones.
    Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The periodical, which began in 1818 in Maine, has long covered a wide variety of topics, including long-range weather forecasts, moon phases and astronomy, gardening advice, recipes, and practical advice.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Designate a place near the entryway for all mail, periodicals, and paper forms.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Her modeling has led her to become a founding member of Victoria’s Secret’s VS Collective helping to reshape the brand’s image, and she was recently featured on the cover of Time magazine.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
  • When not risking her neck performing acrobatic tricks on skis, Eileen Gu loves to strut down runways and pose for magazine covers as a model.
    CBS News, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Grosz’s new book, Love’s Labor, recounts this and many other sessions from the past few decades of his work as a psychoanalyst.
    Daisy Jones, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
  • To get the most out of a trip inside, book a special visit to the substructure (basically the backstage area where people and animals waited to be brought onstage), the third tier, and the belvedere via the Colosseum's website.
    Katie Parla, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026

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“Journal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/journal. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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