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 The findings, which were announced on Thursday, are published in the journal Science. Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026 The team’s findings were published in the journal Zootaxa. Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026 The findings were published in the journal Zootaxa. Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026 The collection also features a 112-page book, which includes outtakes from Rock’s cover shoot and photos of handwritten lyrics, musical notation, journal entries, and letters to friends, as well as memorabilia from the time. Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for journal
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Noun
  • The show features some of Douglas's most iconic images from the pages of The Black Panther newspaper.
    John Ramos, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
  • And after a decade of ups and downs under his ownership, the 148-year-old newspaper recently endured a massive blow, cutting a third of its staff earlier this month.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Daniel Petrenko, Maxim’s friend since childhood and director of the International Skating Center in Simsbury, is in Milan to cheer him on, and providing The Courant with a daily diary.
    Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
  • McCord narrates snippets from the diary, which visitors may listen to on headphones.
    Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 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
  • Then came slimmer-fit, synthetic stretch fabrics after WWII, with fashion designers such as Emilio Pucci, magazine editors and celebrities barreling into the trend.
    David G. Allan Feb 15, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Shot with devotion by DP Hélène Louvart, frame after frame looks like it’s been ripped from the pages of a fashion magazine that someone like Anna might occupy herself with, eternally bored by the rich comforts that their prison-like home provides.
    David Opie, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The Sweet Valley High books didn’t just show me another world.
    Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Finally, Alito is coming out with a book in October, right as the court will be starting a new term.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026

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“Journal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/journal. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.

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