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 By 1945, there were 86 scholarly journals in the field of history alone, and by 1948 there were 35 university presses (compared to just three in 1900). Time, 1 Oct. 2025 Today, Chinese scientists are publishing more research in high-quality natural and health sciences journals than their US peers, according to the Nature Index, while Chinese universities have climbed into the rankings of the top 50 in the world. Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025 Tucked in the heart of downtown, this shop is nothing short of charming with its selection of candles, fragrances, throw pillows, and even cards and gratitude journals. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025 The genre’s growing popularity and availability meant that novels circulated alongside classical literature, travel journals, and military histories. Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025 The truth is, today’s best nutricosmetics are built on pharma-grade processes and subjected to clinical trials published in high-credibility scientific journals. Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025 With the mountain of new research and evidence published in oncology journals constantly expanding, evidence literally shifts by the day. Anna Forsythe, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 Mangione allegedly kept journals that described his plans for the attack, his intent to send a message and condemnations of the health insurance industry. Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025 Gratitude journals are perfect as fall gifts or just to record your own favorite moments of the season. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for journals
Noun
  • Topic and Tango have also had full diaries.
    Alex Ritman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Their real-life memories are drawn from sources like letters and diaries and voiced by an all-star cast that includes southeast Michigan’s Jeff Daniels, who narrates the words of Thomas Jefferson.
    Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • As the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics approaches, Jefferson-Wooden’s hopes of stamping her name firmly in the history books comes ever closer.
    Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Another outing is about vintage magazines, books and slides — and the reveal of a new take on the French brand’s Ami de Coeur symbol.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Just a few days before, while on a UK state trip, British newspapers reported the President and first lady slept in separate beds at Windsor Castle.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ – Test yourself on fizzy favorites and notable newspapers.
    , FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Another outing is about vintage magazines, books and slides — and the reveal of a new take on the French brand’s Ami de Coeur symbol.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Jones had an amazing archive of posters, papers, and his stage clothing, along with newspaper clippings and magazines.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • That gap between training models and real organs has limited how well medical professionals can prepare before entering the operating room.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Syphilis can damage organs such as the heart and brain, and can lead to blindness, deafness, and even death.
    Chantelle Lee, Time, 26 Sep. 2025

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“Journals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/journals. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.

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