Definition of journalnext
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as in diary
a record of personal experiences, reflections, or ideas kept regularly for private use the writer faithfully records his dreams in a journal, believing that they are a vital key to self-understanding

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Recent Examples of journal Some scribble in journals, others close their eyes, all are searching for deeper meaning in the single line from scripture that has been proffered to them. Séamas O'Reilly, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026 Viewers shared that the journal reminded them of their own childhoods and the simple joy of creative expression. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026 Researchers saw this trend in the new study published this month in the journal Geriatrics that followed more than 11,000 seniors for about a decade. Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026 On April 4, the first 50 drive-thru and first 50 to-go customers will receive free Jollibee bucket hats and journals. Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for journal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for journal
Noun
  • Cardboard and newspaper layering handles broader coverage around trees and garden beds over time.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Covering the cardboard or newspaper with a layer of wood chips or mulch also keeps your garden looking tidy while the weed-blocking material does its work underneath.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Put another way, though, this was just a fancy heirloom, a diary left to be found.
    Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Emails get left unanswered, and the few still at their desks can’t get a meeting in the diary.
    Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The periodical, which began in 1818 in Maine, has long covered a wide variety of topics, including long-range weather forecasts, moon phases and astronomy, gardening advice, recipes, and practical advice.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Designate a place near the entryway for all mail, periodicals, and paper forms.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • In 1996, the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA) and College Retirement Equities Fund (CREF) placed an ad in a magazine that read like a warning from the future.
    Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Nearly 30 years ago, a magazine ad made a bold prediction about the future cost of everyday life.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • In the Viride and Piazzetta restaurants, diners enjoy delicious dishes from one of the country’s star chefs, while the collection of art, objects, and books speaks to Italian culture and design.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The filing indicates that the 20,000-square-foot Barnes & Noble with a cafe may be selling books by the holidays.
    Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026

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“Journal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/journal. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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