annalist

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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Noun
  • Gotham’s streetwise chronicler of fashion trends is the focus of this feature doc lovingly produced by Philip Gefter, an alum of the New York Times, where Cunningham worked for nearly 40 years.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
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  • But the new private terminal is winning their support, with the backing of historians and preservationists who have been fighting to maintain South Florida’s aviation legacy in a region known for tearing down buildings.
    Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
  • That’s French fashion historian Olivier Saillard speaking about Tilda Swinton, a chameleon in acting, fashion and more who is getting her own exhibition this fall at the Eye Filmmuseum in Amsterdam, alongside screenings, performances and live conversations.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
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“Annalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annalist. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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