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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 Then again, the paper was published in Nature, one of the world’s most authoritative and influential scientific journals. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 9 July 2026 By 1947, Rohmer was watching lots of movies at ciné-clubs, and the foundation of his own ciné-club and a film journal, his critical essays, and his first steps as an independent filmmaker came in short order. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 July 2026 Yip and his colleagues recently detailed their groundbreaking trial in a study published in the journal Nature. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 July 2026 This work was described in a study published in the journal Science Direct. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for journal

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Our new neighbors have been out of town for several weeks, and their newspapers keep piling up outside their home.

— Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
With the only Black newspaper in town gone, there was no one to refute that false narrative.

— Lee Cowan, CBS News, 12 July 2026

Definition of newspaper

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The diaries taught me that even in lean times, Victorians still prioritized personal style and expression through their clothing.

— Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Published after her death at age 15 in a concentration camp, the diary became a classic of Holocaust literature and remains widely read.

— Frank DiGiacomo, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2026

Definition of diary

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The center’s resources—all free—include more than a million books and periodicals, with 400 terminals and 75 staff members available to help dig through them.

— Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Galaxy, Analog, and Amazing Stories, those three periodicals – and our bathroom was piled high.

— Ben Mankiewicz, CBS News, 7 June 2026

Definition of periodical

Noun

Daily Fiction By Sophie Mackintosh The following is a story by Sophie Mackintosh from the new issue of Kismet, a new literary magazine offering a fresh perspective on spirituality, religion, and mysticism for seekers and skeptics alike.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
Their study, which pointed to widespread same-sex pairing in nature, sparked a cultural debate across the country when it was published in Science magazine in 1977.

— Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026

Definition of magazine

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The first season adapts the events of the first book and sets up the potential for a second season based on the sequel, On The Banks of Plum Creek.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
The outsider artist—which really does feel like the best way to describe her work as composer, book writer, and star—is Jennifer Nettles, half of the country-music band Sugarland, who has also pursued a career as an actor.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 July 2026

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