chronicle 1 of 2

noun

ˈkrä-ni-kəl How to pronounce chronicle (audio)
Definition of chroniclenext
1
as in chronology
a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened a chronicle of their adventure on the river

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2
as in annals
an account of important events in the order in which they happened only sketchy information about King Arthur can be found in the chronicles of ancient England

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chronicle

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verb

as in to describe
to give an oral or written account of in some detail the book chronicles the efforts of two climbers to scale Mount Everest

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Recent Examples of chronicle
Noun
Part concert film, part career retrospective, the 90-minute project chronicles the band’s unlikely journey from Sheffield outsiders to one of Britain’s most beloved and influential acts. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 16 June 2026 Directed by Justin Krook and Michael Dwyer, the documentary chronicles Barker's journey to fame and his personal battles, including the aftermath of his 2008 private plane crash. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Verb
Written, directed and produced by one of the coach’s former students and players, Tim Williams, the film will chronicle the lasting impact of the mentor whose influence extended beyond the football field, shaping the surrounding community. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 July 2026 The duo’s struggles to revive the restaurant were chronicled in a 2024 Paramount+ documentary, ¡Casa Bonita Mi Amor! — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for chronicle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronicle
  1. chronology
  2. record
  3. describe
  4. commentary
  5. history
  6. tell
  7. story
  8. recount
Noun
  • But often—thanks to the patience and skill of an editor who has figured out a chronology—along comes the answer.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
  • He is credited as the first and most significant contributor to South Florida archaeology of the time, classifying materials, recording 49 sites across Miami-Dade and making the first outline of a chronology of indigenous habitation.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
Definition of chronology
Noun
  • The first World Cup in North America for 32 years is generating record attendances, TV viewing figures, and revenues.
    — Chris Pope, Washington Post, 15 July 2026
  • Two Lionel Messi shows followed — including his setting of the all-time World Cup goals record.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Definition of record
Verb
  • Besides Miami, the trial — which Nelson describes as the first of its kind in the nation — will also be conducted at several other academic health centers in the country, as well as in Israel.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
  • People who knew Salgado Araujo described him as dependable and kind, according to a GoFundMe for his family.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
Definition of describe
Noun
  • The platform has featured traditional adverts for bets, but CazéTV’s commentators have also promoted betting during the games, blending advertising with commentary of the action on the pitch.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • At once pugnaciously combative and unreservedly sentimental, Landon chose to take the series out with a commentary on class revolt.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026
Definition of commentary
Noun
  • Four years later in the World Cup quarterfinal against England, Diego Maradona scored two of the most famous goals in the history of the sport.
    — Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • For only the fourth time in the country’s history, England advances to the World Cup semifinals.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 July 2026
Definition of history
Verb
  • After the game, a team source not authorized to speak publicly told The Athletic that Coulombe had been designated for assignment.
    — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • Oman has drafted a tentative proposal to manage traffic in the strait, a source told CNN.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 12 July 2026
Definition of tell
Noun
  • Cholowsky visited Chicago for a few days in early June, talking to coaches and executives, hanging out with players and listening to Jerry Reinsdorf’s baseball stories.
    — Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • Hawthorne recounted a story about the day he was drafted, when new Steelers teammate Joe Greene came to his family’s door.
    — Jim Barnes July 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 July 2026
Definition of story
Verb
  • With humor and charm, the narrator recounts Ricky Daddy’s misadventures in love, until the narrative begins to shift in ways that cast the story in a different light.
    — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 9 July 2026
  • The play recounts the father-son dynamic between Shaw and his father, Thomas, who was also an alcoholic and who died when Robert Shaw was 12.
    — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
Definition of recount

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