as in history
a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened
in his chronology of their relationship, they had communication problems right from the start
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Recent Examples of chronology
But Longo also disrupts the idea of typical film-watching chronology.
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Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
Charlie Harper takes that straightforward arc and scrambles the timeline, so that the beats are organized not by chronology but by something like free association.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Davidtz hints at a family tragedy, but saves the reveal until late in a film that can sometimes be unclear, emphasizing sense memories over strict chronology (shooting from the back seat and under tables, to reinforce Bobo’s perspective).
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 23 Aug. 2025
With that in mind, some extra material that went beyond the band’s chronology and rise to fame would have deepened the doc considerably.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 24 July 2025
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Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
Charlie Harper takes that straightforward arc and scrambles the timeline, so that the beats are organized not by chronology but by something like free association.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Davidtz hints at a family tragedy, but saves the reveal until late in a film that can sometimes be unclear, emphasizing sense memories over strict chronology (shooting from the back seat and under tables, to reinforce Bobo’s perspective).
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 23 Aug. 2025
With that in mind, some extra material that went beyond the band’s chronology and rise to fame would have deepened the doc considerably.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronology
Noun
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So, are the bullpen woes history?—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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It was considered immoral to lie and the whole point of writing things down back then was to increase morality and improve society, so there really is no didactic history of forgery.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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This would provide 20 two-story units and eight one-story, one-bedroom units.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Next up, the 49ers return to the road for a Sunday visit to the Houston Texans, who take a two-game win streak and a 2-3 record into Monday night’s game at Seattle (4-2).—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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As for the Chiefs, a win would give them a 4-3 record and would also give them their fourth win over the last five games.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There are videos flying around, with or without context; the US government is producing some, promoting others from random X accounts.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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If your bet loses, a $700 bonus refund will be credited to your account.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Matilda had asked, politely interrupting the beginning of what promised to be a windy narrative about the two sorry sons.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Well aware of the narrative surrounding the bullpen this October, the Los Angeles Dodgers turned to a slew of relievers in hopes of changing the discourse.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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This gut-punch of a memoir—a finalist for the 1997 National Book Award—is a chronicle of his brief life.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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The somewhat obscure linkup became common knowledge to the thru-hiking internet via Guo’s daily chronicles of her journey.—
David Gleisner,
Outside,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This is the web version of Term Sheet, a daily newsletter on the biggest deals and dealmakers in venture capital and private equity.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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In April, the International Monetary Fund, which for decades has promoted versions of the austerity and deregulation policies that Milei adopted, rewarded Argentina with a new loan of twenty billion dollars.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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Come for the Charley Steiner narration but definitely stay for the black and white diagrams.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Taylor said in a prerecorded interview that served as the majority of the narration.—
Adisa Hargett-Robinson,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Chronology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronology. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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