as in chronicler
a student or writer of history
a new book by America's best-known annalist of the Civil War
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Recent Examples of annalist
And behind this choice is a more profound question: Are biographers storytellers or annalists?
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Sophia Stewart, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2026
Sophia Stewart, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for annalist
Noun
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Having dedicated himself to being a cinematic chronicler of music and the people who make it, Carney has carved out a unique in-between space as a storyteller.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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With its unique emphasis on sharing the stories of the artists, performers, blackjack dealers, casino owners, and architects who shaped Las Vegas over the years, the museum has emerged as an important chronicler of the city.—
Alex Schechter,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Gang historian Alex Alonso said the gang unit’s hyper-aggressive style of policing has alienated generations of Black and brown Angelenos.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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During the interwar years, several tacticians and historians became advocates for the new style of fighting that emphasized mobility, mechanization, and cohesive operations.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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“Annalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annalist. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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