Thesaurus results for CHRONOLOGY

chronology

noun

krə-ˈnä-lə-jē

Definition of chronology

as in history

a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened in his chronology of their relationship, they had communication problems right from the start

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Recent Examples of chronology By resisting the siloing of art by geography and chronology, the rehang interrogated the style and substance of European modernism, as well as the ways later generations of artists reclaimed those histories. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 28 Sep. 2026 Sam Levy’s editing likewise darts associatively between these moods, seemingly letting sense memory shape the chronology of proceedings. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026 There had been a trend in museum science away from this, and away from straight chronology. — Alec MacGillis, ProPublica, 24 Sep. 2026 The Lucas Museum pushes that approach further by making storytelling — not chronology, geography or medium — the organizing principle for an entire institution, placing illustration, comics and commercial art inside a curatorial framework. — Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chronology

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The latest public records trove from the federal government details spooky — yet, unverified — history of UFOs on Catalina?

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Here’s a closer look at where those marks rank in UM history.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of history

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Any updates to the full-year guide (roughly $2 billion) are also welcome, along with commentary on 2027 expectations.

— Kevin Stankiewicz,Zev Fima, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2026
The Kleins are a commentary YouTube and podcasting family who have managed to be at the center of several controversies and friendship breakups over the years.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of commentary

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The checks, packaged with letters touting his record, have been sent to 1 million Americans in 30 states, according to the White House.

— Amy L. Wong, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
This September 25 concert was Lui’s record release event for Instant Validation, which came out that same day via Asthmatic Kitty Records.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of record

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Early accounts of grassroots democracy in India describe how higher-caste landowners controlled the votes of their lower-caste dependents, sometimes even marking ballots that the voters had to authenticate with their thumbprints.

— Asim Ali, Time, 24 Oct. 2026
For example, someone could access your retirement account while your credit score remains unchanged.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of account

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But what sticks is the potential of fanfic narratives, born of the desire to see resonant characters in new dynamics and situations.

— Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2026
The narrative was that the property insurance market was being crushed by litigation, fraudulent claims, contractors and, yes, the lawyers who represented policyholders.

— Matthew T. Christ, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of narrative

Noun

The documentary chronicles the 34 days ahead of Holmes’ 11-year prison sentence, and then Fielder introduces the Seyfried twist halfway through the film after Holmes is incarcerated.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026
Set against the height of the early 2000s tabloid era, the film chronicles Kapoor’s fight to clear his name as paparazzi descend on his office, police raid his home, private journals are leaked, and every aspect of his personal life becomes public.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026

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