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journal

noun

ˈjər-nᵊl

Definition of journal

as in newspaper

a publication that appears at regular intervals a monthly scientific journal

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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 There are no recordings from the time, of course, so we're left to try and glean information from contemporary journals, letters and diaries, said Esteban Touma, a linguistics expert with Babbel, the online language learning platform. — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2026 Give yourself space to think, journal, or step away from noise. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 22 Aug. 2026 It was built across the decade that followed in journals, boardrooms and the offices of clinicians who staked their credibility on a better approach. — Erez Meltzer, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Consider keeping a hair-shedding journal to track patterns over time. — Audrey Noble, Martha Stewart, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for journal

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Amos Harel, a senior security analyst for the leftwing Haaretz newspaper, says that both the security and political explanations are relevant.

— Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Deborah Riley Draper directed film the film on the mixed media artist who created with photos, newspaper clippings, oils, ink, fabric and other material.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of newspaper

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Tracee Ellis Ross favors Udi’s gluten-free bread topped with smashed avocado, lemon juice, crushed red pepper and salt as an afternoon snack, according to a People food diary.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026
There are no recordings from the time, of course, so we're left to try and glean information from contemporary journals, letters and diaries, said Esteban Touma, a linguistics expert with Babbel, the online language learning platform.

— Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of diary

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People who might be lucky to have a roof over their heads gathered there to read American books and periodicals, watch American movies, listen to lectures about America, tap their toes to jazz from America.

— Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
It is anticipated that all IEEE periodicals will be included in the Integrity Hub screening by the end of this year.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 30 July 2026

Definition of periodical

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Inside, antique art hangs on walls, tamgroute (local pottery) lines small alcoves, board games are stacked inside cupboards, and coffee table books have plenty to dive into.

— Katie Silcox, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026
What books or recent reading projects have been particularly meaningful experiences to you?

— Geoffrey O’Brien, The New York Review of Books, 22 Aug. 2026

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