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 For the study, which was published in the journal Nature Aging, researchers analyzed the cells of 108 people between the ages of 25 and 75. Korin Miller, SELF, 5 Mar. 2026 The research is described in a paper published on March 5 in the journal Scientific Reports. Keith Cooper, Space.com, 5 Mar. 2026 Researchers studied hundreds of scientific studies and hazard assessments, calculating that about 90% of them underestimated baseline coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot (30 centimeters), according to Wednesday's study in the journal Nature. ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026 The journal inspired the 2019 BBC drama Gentleman Jack, the nickname locals gave Lister for acting in what was deemed a manly way. Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for journal
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  • The founder of the now-shuttered pro-democracy Apple Daily newspaper, Lai, 78, was one of the most outspoken critics of the ruling Chinese Communist Party.
    Reuters 8 hr ago, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
  • However, the country is understood to have large stockpiles and may be capable of producing hundreds more each week, military experts reportedly told The National newspaper.
    Dylan Butts, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
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  • The seemingly never-ending stream of videos and lengthy social media diary entries have been widely mocked online, with some users expressing concern for the pop star's mental health.
    Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Kumo o sagasu is a literary memoir, an illness diary, a lyrical exploration of cultural difference and similarity all in one volume.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 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
  • Before experimenting with an early variation of Country Joe and the Fish alongside guitarist Barry Melton in the mid-1960s, McDonald started a small magazine called Rag Baby.
    Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Taking a job with the post office to support his growing family, Mosley in the 1950s worked side gigs writing for the Pittsburgh Courier and for the magazines Ebony, Sepia, and Jet, covering jazz and sports.
    News Desk, Artforum, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • There are worse places to steal away for a work call back to the real world, or to finish a book.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Zeigler has always maintained his innocence and has filed many appeals in a case that has fascinated the public and led to television shows, books, documentaries and a variety of crime sleuths tossing up theories.
    Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026

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“Journal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/journal. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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