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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 chronicling
Foxx — whose extensive auditions for the role included a piano session with Charles himself — brought vivacity to an otherwise standard biopic chronicling the singer's tumultuous life.
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Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
The reality series, chronicling the life of champion boxer Tyson Fury and his family, is set to be renewed ahead of the Season 2 premiere next month.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
But Kang, and the rest of the critics at The New Yorker, have been busy taking in new releases, chronicling the surprising hits and the absolute misses.
—Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
Daytime television host Kelly Ripa and her husband and co-star Mark Consuelos bought a minority interest in third-division Italian soccer club Campobasso FC, chronicling their ownership in an ESPN Original Series.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 6 Mar. 2026
For now, at least, the film has proven to be a favorite in its native United Kingdom, chronicling a story many across the pond have long watched, thanks to a series of films and specials all about the real Davidson, here played by breakout star Robert Aramayo.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2026
The Walters Art Museum The Walters boasts an incredible collection of manuscripts and rare books, chronicling the art of the book for at least a thousand years.
—Gaby Iori
march 3, Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
The first season debuted in January 2024, focusing on the 2023 Cup Series; the second season dropped on Netflix in May 2025, chronicling the 2024 playoffs.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 3 Mar. 2026
Each piece in the Beverly Hills gallery, illuminated by an arched spotlight and flanked by a label chronicling its history, carried the aura of a Renaissance painting.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
The reality series, chronicling the life of champion boxer Tyson Fury and his family, is set to be renewed ahead of the Season 2 premiere next month.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
But Kang, and the rest of the critics at The New Yorker, have been busy taking in new releases, chronicling the surprising hits and the absolute misses.
—Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
Daytime television host Kelly Ripa and her husband and co-star Mark Consuelos bought a minority interest in third-division Italian soccer club Campobasso FC, chronicling their ownership in an ESPN Original Series.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 6 Mar. 2026
For now, at least, the film has proven to be a favorite in its native United Kingdom, chronicling a story many across the pond have long watched, thanks to a series of films and specials all about the real Davidson, here played by breakout star Robert Aramayo.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2026
The Walters Art Museum The Walters boasts an incredible collection of manuscripts and rare books, chronicling the art of the book for at least a thousand years.
—Gaby Iori
march 3, Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
The first season debuted in January 2024, focusing on the 2023 Cup Series; the second season dropped on Netflix in May 2025, chronicling the 2024 playoffs.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 3 Mar. 2026
Each piece in the Beverly Hills gallery, illuminated by an arched spotlight and flanked by a label chronicling its history, carried the aura of a Renaissance painting.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronicling
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Blume’s fiction addressed what was ordinary but largely invisible, describing it with humor, warmth, and care.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2026
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Without so much as an introduction, the man began describing a way to create currency that couldn’t be forged.—
Ben Brubaker,
Quanta Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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Colbert himself confirmed this, recounting a conversation at an Emmy Awards gathering.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
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Kahan stood by her, posting an Instagram screenshot of an article recounting the incident and later a video sharing his support.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
10 Mar. 2026
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All of us here have the appetite to keep telling it.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026
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Why is the actor and musician telling us what to cook?—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Pisces new moon creates opportunities for fulfillment through relating.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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In relating her story this way, Gisèle is restoring to the record her waking life.—
Gaby Wood,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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Corridos, a form of Mexican storytelling that dates to the 19th century — and became especially prominent during the Mexican Revolution of 1910 for narrating the struggles and triumphs of the era — have since evolved into a modern voice for social realities and personal histories.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
5 Mar. 2026
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The coach known for pacing the sideline was now narrating it.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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