as in historians
a student or writer of history
chroniclers who gave often conflicting accounts of battles, depending upon which side they favored
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Recent Examples of chroniclers
There may just be less for the chroniclers to reveal.
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Paul Farhi, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2026
But early chroniclers of the famous fight often made up their accounts.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 6 Dec. 2025
Her lens has carried her from sidewalks to the front row, transforming her into one of social media’s most compelling chroniclers of personal style and taste.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 20 Nov. 2025
Even journalists—long the chroniclers of other people’s stories—are becoming creator journalists, publishing independently through newsletters and video platforms.
—Taylor Crumpton, Time, 12 Nov. 2025
While Spanish chroniclers numbered the population around the time of European contact to have been 1 million, anthropologists have disputed this, arguing instead for the population to have been 6–12 million.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Paul Farhi, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2026
But early chroniclers of the famous fight often made up their accounts.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 6 Dec. 2025
Her lens has carried her from sidewalks to the front row, transforming her into one of social media’s most compelling chroniclers of personal style and taste.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 20 Nov. 2025
Even journalists—long the chroniclers of other people’s stories—are becoming creator journalists, publishing independently through newsletters and video platforms.
—Taylor Crumpton, Time, 12 Nov. 2025
While Spanish chroniclers numbered the population around the time of European contact to have been 1 million, anthropologists have disputed this, arguing instead for the population to have been 6–12 million.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chroniclers
historians
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The Gregory House comes alive with artisans, botanists, and historians demonstrating different crafts, as well as discussing the rare flora and fauna at the park.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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These historians have become stars—sought-after by media and collectors alike for their expertise, charisma, and, at times, access to both vintage and contemporary pieces.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Chroniclers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chroniclers. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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