Thesaurus results for CHARTS

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noun

plural of chart

as in maps

an illustration of certain features of a geographical area a chart of that section of the coastline will show any possible hazards

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verb

present tense third-person singular of chart

as in describes

to give an oral or written account of in some detail the book charts the years between the two World Wars

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as in plans

to work out the details of (something) in advance charted the entire campaign for governor before she even agreed to run

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Recent Examples of charts

Noun

This is why leaders need to move from org charts to work charts. —

Brian Solis, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 From Norma Jeane to Icon—A Story in Photographs charts Marilyn’s life and career through Bernard’s eyes. —

Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 1 June 2026 Even once the show moved to NBC’s Peacock after a three-season run on CBS, seasons four and five still didn’t make it in the top 10 on Nielsen’s streaming charts. —

Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026 After years building a reputation as Latin music’s most beloved underground rapper, Sayonara shot up the charts and landed on multiple best of lists (including Rolling Stone’s Best Latin Albums) and scored several Latin Grammy nominations. —

Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026 On daily charts, flag breakouts have bullish short-term implications that can persist for days or weeks. —

Katie Stockton, CNBC, 25 May 2026 However, due to a Billboard rule at the time that prohibited albums released more than 18 months ago from factoring into the weekly charts, Jackson’s sweep was not counted. —

Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 24 May 2026

Verb

Part memoir, part manual, the book charts the unpredictable journey from side hustle to billion-dollar brand. —

Forbes Books Press Release Official, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 The story has been described as a twisted murder mystery that charts the origins of the sinister Vought corporation. —

James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026 The film charts how Suzuki redefined postwar Japanese cinema by defying the conventions of the studio system, forging a style built on garish pop-art imagery and aggressive formal experimentation. —

Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 May 2026 Adapted by Enda Walsh from Keiran Goddard’s stunning 2024 novel about social and class inequality, the film charts the lives of five 30-year-old childhood friends. —

Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 20 May 2026 The movie charts the rise of the pop star, who died in 2009 at age 50. —

Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026 The collection, which was revealed in Morocco last month, is intended to evoke the image of a modern-day woman who charts her own course. —

Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 17 May 2026 Expect to see more marketing pushes like this as the region charts a recovery. —

Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 29 Apr. 2026 The play charts his despair and hope, as well as his unlikely romance with a prison volunteer (Tessa Thompson). —

Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for charts

Noun

The concierge has maps of Ho Chi Minh City to point you in the right direction.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Through its characters, the book stages an argument about the virtues of various types of maps—those that are measured, those that are recollected, those that are dreamed.

— Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 1 June 2026