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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Valdez, a renowned chronicler of cartel violence, was gunned down in 2017.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Its sources include medieval chroniclers, eccentric antiquaries, and no doubt many denizens of the British Museum’s Reading Room.—
Hari Kunzru,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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According to historians, on the first day of the Convention of 1836, the convention president, Richard Ellis, ordered that a declaration of independence be drafted.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Feb. 2026
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This year’s inductees will be selected by a panel of more than 1,200 artists, historians and music industry professionals, as well as a fan vote contribution.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Annalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annalist. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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