journals

Definition of journalsnext
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 As The New York Times has reported, the Goddard’s tens of thousands of books, documents, and journals have shaped our sense of the world, from the ocean to the sky. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026 Unfortunately, these outdated notions remain prevalent in scientific journals and science journalism. Kevin Omland, The Conversation, 9 Feb. 2026 The Nature network of journals recently published an article suggesting that GLP-1s reduce the risk of suicidal thoughts by more than half—and another article saying that they more than double the risk of suicidal behavior. Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026 Reem Raouda is a leading voice in conscious parenting and the creator of the BOUND and FOUNDATIONS journals, now offered together as her Emotional Safety Bundle. Reem Raouda, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026 The shooter left behind documents that include journals, a suicide note and a memoir, according to court filings. Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026 Many of these journals and publishers focus on poetry, experimental writing, and literary translation, all precarious forms in need of support. Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026 The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors conflict-of-interest standard asks authors to report relationships and activities that might bias, or be seen to bias, their work, and has become a common reference across journals. Ian Reardon, STAT, 2 Feb. 2026 Savvy crafters and scrapbookers have been using everyday items that would typically end up in the garbage — such as receipts, fabric scraps, packaging and more — as materials in their junk journals. Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for journals
Noun
  • Designate a place near the entryway for all mail, periodicals, and paper forms.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
  • His houses were featured in such prominent periodicals as Life magazine in the 1950s and Vogue in 1972.
    Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • According to Crystal Hefner, the photos in the diaries were private images, never intended for publication in Playboy or in any other format.
    City News Service, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Kennedy has crafted a new narrative of the ride, informed by primary and secondary research into archives, family letters and diaries, contemporary accounts, and more.
    Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The rooms are stocked with artwork by some of the area’s most respected artists, books and vintage magazines from local bookstores, and products sourced from nearby shops.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The snug, with books, board games and curiosities lining its comfortable seating, is the perfect spot for a nightcap or a quiet moment.
    Felicity Capon, TheWeek, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Astrologer Magi Helena's Your Daily Astrology column is syndicated to hundreds of newspapers worldwide, with a daily readership in the millions.
    Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
  • The strip was first published in newspapers in 1950.
    Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The sprint and relay races use two magazines, while the longer individual, pursuit and mass start races require 20 bullets.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
  • While sheets of paper, magazines, paperback books, and mail can be recycled, shredded paper is too small for machines to sort.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Excess can harm it, and other organs, as alcohol moves through the body.
    Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The memory T cells also targeted the tumors specifically, causing little damage to other organs.
    City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026

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“Journals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/journals. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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