Definition of diarynext
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 The bitter legal fight between Elon Musk and the leading artificial intelligence firm, OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, may come down to a few pages in one executive's personal diary. Deepa Seetharaman, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026 The diary, in the collection of The New York Historical, has never been published in its entirety. Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 27 Apr. 2026 Each food diary follows one anonymous reader’s week of expenses related to groceries, restaurant meals, coffee runs, and every bite in between. Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026 As the invitation stirs up memories, middle-aged Jean revisits her diary from the time of her relationship with David. Lilyanna D'amato, ARTnews.com, 26 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for diary
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journal
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  • The news was posted to the Instagram account of the journal e-flux, providing no reasoning for the decision.
    Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
  • This type of scenario could become a reality in the-not-too-distant future, according to a study published Thursday in the journal Science.
    Will Stone, NPR, 30 Apr. 2026

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“Diary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diary. Accessed 5 May. 2026.

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