journals

plural of journal
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as in diaries
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 journals Students can also be encouraged to reflect on their own work—using learning journals or discussion to express their struggles, approaches, and lessons learned after each assignment. Ashanty Rosario, The Atlantic, 3 Sep. 2025 Among the most affecting discoveries were journals written not just by Octavia but also by her mother. Okla Jones, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025 Andrew Dessler is a professor of atmospheric sciences at Texas A&M University with a respected record as an author and editor for scientific journals. Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025 Some of these compositions start in Liniker’s journals. Carolina Abbott Galvão, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2025 This is the moment the conversation must widen beyond labs and journals to living rooms, boardrooms, and legislatures. Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025 According to the journals, Westman had recently broken up with a long-term partner, bought three firearms in one month, began frequenting gun ranges, and quit a job at a local marijuana dispensary. Curt Devine, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025 Roadtripzee is a one-stop online travel site filled with journals and guides from actual trips taken by regular people. Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 28 Aug. 2025 Both data sets showed a pattern of journals and notebooks jumping in price during the past several months. Emily Lorsch, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for journals
Noun
  • But the new book claims to have access to 17 of his diaries and an interview with his secret love child.
    Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Sleep duration and midpoint were calculated daily with sleep diaries.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • In recent years, Clinton – once an NBC correspondent in the same vein as fellow former first kid Jenna Bush Hager – has instead focused on global health advocacy and authoring books, with and without her mom.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The other benefits included in the new program include; access to exclusive Prime events and deals; Prime Video (with ads); Prime Reading; access to third-party benefits; digital content such as audio books, eBooks, games and more.
    Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Other Australian newspapers and Sky News Australia are also under the company’s ownership.
    Solcyré Burga, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
  • There is also a desire for infamy and to have their names and faces splashed across the internet and newspapers for a spurt of violence.
    Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Her move to a leading editorial role comes amid shifts in journalism as magazines pivot to retain their exisiting audience while establishing new ways to grow among Gen Z consumers.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
  • What books or magazines are on your nightstand?
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • No team can carve the organs out of its fan base with a blowtorch and rusty pliers quite like the Browns.
    Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Therfe are also the transversus abdominus muscles that sit deeper in your abdomen and help stabilize the trunk and shield your organs.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025

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“Journals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/journals. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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