Synonyms for
Chronicle
Definition
a factual written account of important or historical events in the order of their occurrence
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Common collocations
- chronicle events
- chronicle history
- chronicle the past
- chronicle the war
- chronicle a life
- chronicle the changes
- chronicle the journey
Word family
Usage note
As a verb, 'chronicle' implies a systematic and often detailed recording of events in the order they occurred. It is often used for historical accounts or personal journals.
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Example sentences
- The teacher asked us to write a chronicle of our summer vacation.
- The newspaper publishes a daily chronicle of the current events.
- The book is a chronicle of a woman's journey through life.
- The museum has a large collection of historical chronicles.
- The movie is based on a famous chronicle of a war hero's life.
Quotes
“But a lifetime of reading books hasn’t prepared me for the thrilling, frightening, and humbling experience of writing a book. A book is different from a blog post, an article, or even an essay. It’s a chronicle of your thoughts and experiences and a testament to your hard work and dedication.” - Henneke Duistermaat
“A book is a magical thing that lets you travel to far-away places without ever leaving your chair. It’s a chronicle of the world’s history, a collection of the world’s greatest ideas, and a repository of the world’s most beautiful literature.” - Mark Wilson
“A picture may be worth a thousand words, but a good book is worth a thousand pictures. A book is a chronicle of the human experience, a repository of the world’s knowledge, and a testament to the human spirit.” - William H. Wisner