chronology

noun

krə-ˈnä-lə-jē How to pronounce chronology (audio)
Definition of chronologynext
as in history
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 For generations, society has conditioned us to measure life through chronology. — Ricardo Bellino, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Even before the chronology starts to go haywire, the film has the mood of the past in its chilly bones. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 June 2026 Much of this era steps into the 42nd millennium, but the chronology isn't entirely clear. — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 2 June 2026 So those were pulled out from the central spine that was the chronology. — Peter Larsen, Daily News, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for chronology
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronology
  1. history
  2. commentary
  3. story
  4. record
  5. account
  6. report
  7. narrative
  8. chronicle
Noun
  • The 31-year-old Frenchman became the 39th player in league history and one of four active players to reach the mark.
    — Josh Gross, Daily News, 26 July 2026
  • That rich history, cultivated over centuries of acting as a port and hub of cultural exchange, is visible throughout the city, much of which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
Definition of history
Noun
  • In a guest commentary from Blue Springs resident and mother of two Caitlyn Adams called forth research from non-profit public policy information organization Missouri Budget Project.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
  • The Real Risk Behind Corgi’s AI Startup Valuation Corgi’s seven-day workweek and office mattresses will generate plenty of commentary.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of commentary
Noun
  • In the comics and his origin story movie, Johnny sells his soul to the devil Mephisto in order to cure his father’s cancer.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 26 July 2026
  • Homeowners at The Club at Brickell Bay, a 43-story condo that’s a popular Airbnb destination, had scheduled a visit from city code compliance inspectors who planned to gather evidence of hazardous building code and short-term rental violations.
    — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
Definition of story
Noun
  • But more than a year of his time (worth $420,000 per his contract) is unaccounted for in the public records the city has released, Thad and Riley found.
    — Cassidy Alexander, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
  • The inside of her phone case tested positive for human blood, court records said.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Definition of record
Noun
  • The information was confirmed by a social-media account for the stadium.
    — AJC Sports, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
  • According to the woman’s account, Leverett was banging his head against the walls and windows the day of the shooting.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026
Definition of account
Noun
  • But Morningstar analyst Jing Jie Yu cautions in a July report that the Chinese company might not attract many customers abroad, with demand still coming mostly from home markets.
    — Yue Wang, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The report also alleged Phillips may have collected his government salary while working on campaign activity.
    — Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of report
Noun
  • The prevailing narrative assumed a scarcity of intelligence and a surplus of workers.
    — Don Muir, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • Palestinian representatives were quick to push back on that narrative.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Definition of narrative
Noun
  • Scientists such as Jackson have compared Pliny the Younger’s account with the geological record preserved at Vesuvius, using his detailed chronicle to help reconstruct the volcano’s activity.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • So while the book series chronicles Leaphorn’s life after the ’70s, the show continues to focus on that decade.
    — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
Definition of chronicle

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