Chronicles

noun

Chron·​i·​cles ˈkrä-ni-kəlz How to pronounce Chronicles (audio)
plural in form but singular in construction
: either of two historical books of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture

called also Paralipomenon

see Bible Table

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Ben Barnes Also on the short list for Edward was actor Ben Barnes, who ended up playing a lead role in The Chronicles of Narnia franchise the same year Twilight was released. Emily Blackwood, People.com, 2 May 2025 The release is believed to be an adaptation of The Magician’s Nephew, C.S. Lewis’s sixth novel in the Chronicles of Narnia series, which tells the origin story of this magical land. Radhika Seth, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2025 British actress Emma Mackey has nabbed the coveted role of the evil spellcaster in Narnia, Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia fantasy novels. Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 25 Apr. 2025 Actor, director, producer and podcaster LeVar Burton will narrate the new audiobook for The Martian Chronicles, set to be published on July 1. Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Chronicles

Word History

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Chronicles was in 1535

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“Chronicles.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chronicles. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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Chronicles

noun
Chron·​i·​cles ˈkrän-i-kəlz How to pronounce Chronicles (audio)
: either of two historical books of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture

called also Paralipomenon

see bible
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