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as in stories
a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened
a chronicle of their adventure on the river
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as in annals
an account of important events in the order in which they happened
only sketchy information about King Arthur can be found in the chronicles of ancient England
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as in describes
to give an oral or written account of in some detail
the book chronicles the efforts of two climbers to scale Mount Everest
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Recent Examples of chronicles
Ollie Barder, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
But Gelfond balked at discussing a recent media report that pointed to Imax talking to Netflix about bringing Greta Gerwig’s The Chronicles of Narnia remake to its giant screen network globally.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
Young McDreamy Patrick Dempsey was among the Hollywood stars who came out for the Oct. 14 opening night of playwright Wendy Wasserstein's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama The Heidi Chronicles in L.A.
Flower Power
Also at the opening night of The Heidi Chronicles: Sarah Jessica Parker.
—John Russell, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Around the same time, Disney also didn’t go forward with The Spiderwick Chronicles, which ended up with Roku.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2024
The musician invites celebrity guests into his California mansion to cook and catch up over food, games and music in his new show, RockStar Kitchen Chronicles.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
This reissue will come a few weeks after his authorized biography, The Chronicles of DOOM: Unraveling Rap’s Masked Iconoclast, is released on Oct. 29 written by S.H. Fernando Jr. and published by Astra House.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2024
The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan (Knopf: $35)
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—The California Independent Booksellers Alliance, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2024
But very near the top of my favorites list are the Warlord Chronicles by Bernard Cornwell, one of the great luminaries of historical fiction.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024
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Released on March 20, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition also marks one of the last Wii U exclusives to get ported to the Switch.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
But Gelfond balked at discussing a recent media report that pointed to Imax talking to Netflix about bringing Greta Gerwig’s The Chronicles of Narnia remake to its giant screen network globally.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
Young McDreamy Patrick Dempsey was among the Hollywood stars who came out for the Oct. 14 opening night of playwright Wendy Wasserstein's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama The Heidi Chronicles in L.A.
Flower Power
Also at the opening night of The Heidi Chronicles: Sarah Jessica Parker.
—John Russell, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Around the same time, Disney also didn’t go forward with The Spiderwick Chronicles, which ended up with Roku.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2024
The musician invites celebrity guests into his California mansion to cook and catch up over food, games and music in his new show, RockStar Kitchen Chronicles.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
This reissue will come a few weeks after his authorized biography, The Chronicles of DOOM: Unraveling Rap’s Masked Iconoclast, is released on Oct. 29 written by S.H. Fernando Jr. and published by Astra House.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2024
The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan (Knopf: $35)
2.
—The California Independent Booksellers Alliance, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2024
But very near the top of my favorites list are the Warlord Chronicles by Bernard Cornwell, one of the great luminaries of historical fiction.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronicles
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It’s been important to myself and Chris to help tell these Latino stories under our Lord Miller banner.Clayton Davis, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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Other big stories ➤ These are the pets up for adoption in Phoenix-area shelters this week.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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The report describes brain injuries, and cuts and bruises on his head and other areas.Adrian Sainz, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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By Hannah Jackson Former professional dancer turned pastry chef, Kaitlin Guerin, describes her journey to opening her bakery as a true homecoming.Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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By analyzing vast amounts of data, including financial histories, preferences and market conditions, AI applications can provide customized investment strategies.Babu Sivadasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Freedom Monument Sculpture Park, which opened in Montgomery this past spring, enlists narration in the form of plaques, artworks, and historical exhibits, all encouraging visitors to see and feel the histories of slavery and genocide embedded in the landscape.Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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Their work tells the story of their lives, their communities, and their deep connection to a city that, despite its challenges, continues to inspire dreamers, artists, chefs, and creators.Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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And, as realistic as the manner of speech is, there are some AI tells.Roger Dooley, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Pharmaceutical companies, which are regulated by the FDA, therefore have little reason to fund an expensive clinical trial, especially when cheap versions are already sold over the counter.Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
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Google Like the web and Android versions, the Gmail Q&A feature on iOS is only available to Google One AI Premium subscribers or Google Workspace accounts with Gemini Business, Enterprise, Education, or Education Premium add-ons.Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 4 Oct. 2024
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The record emerged from a period in which false narratives constantly swirled around the band.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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With its gritty narratives and braggadocious flair, Hatton Garden Holdup cements Rome Streetz’s place as a force in contemporary rap, leaving listeners both captivated and craving more.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Chronicles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronicles. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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