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 evidence is detailed in an international research team’s study published today in the journal Scientific Reports. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Feb. 2026 The original paper, with full morphological comparisons, genetic data, and habitat photographs, is available through ZooKeys, an open-access journal that makes its taxonomic publications freely accessible. Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026 The findings were published in the journal ZooKeys in 2024. Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026 The study published in the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, examined how eating close to bedtime affects overall health. Julia Sullivan, Outside, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for journal
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Noun
  • Lots of the amenities, though (like the custom newspaper that tells you what to do in the area), are designed for self-sufficient guests.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Trump held the real newspaper in his other hand, while Mamdani stood next to him.
    David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Xiao Sang sat at her desk writing in her diary.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Insurers may deny their requests to turn over detailed claim files, including adjusters’ field notes, mental impressions or diaries generated when investigating damage claims.
    Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 26 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
  • Time magazine’s Nik Popli looked closely at how Talarico and Crockett were working to convert their online followings into votes and good news cycles.
    David Weigel, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Mercy named to Newsweek list Newsweek magazine named the Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas in Rogers one of the World's Best Hospitals, recognizing it for its ongoing commitment to high-quality care, patient experience and clinical excellence among top-tier hospitals worldwide.
    Mark Mondier, Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The service Given that the hotel is so rural, the concierge team is especially good at recommending local sites and day trips, and is great about calling ahead to book for you.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
  • The new episodes will feature new celebrities and books, which will be announced at a later date.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026

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“Journal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/journal. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.

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