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Chronicles

Verb / ˈkrɑ:nɪkʌlz / Another word for chronicles — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A factual written account of important or historical events in the order of their occurrence.

Synonyms & similar words

history chronicle story account history record annals narrative account story journal diary memoir log register description report chronicle commentary comment analysis critique explanation interpretation

Synonyms by register

Formal

annals records histories archives

Informal

accounts stories logs run-downs

Literary

epics sagas chronologies

Antonyms

disregard ignore forget neglect omit suppress

Common collocations

  • ancient chronicles
  • medieval chronicles
  • royal chronicles
  • historical chronicles
  • daily chronicles
  • personal chronicles
  • the chronicles of

Word family

noun chronicle
verb chronicle
adjective chronological

Usage note

As a noun, 'chronicles' refers to historical accounts. As a verb, it means to record events in order. It is often used to refer to historical documents or narratives.

Example sentences

  1. The chronicles of Narnia is a popular book series.
  2. The newspaper published a chronicle of the city's recent events.
  3. My grandfather loves to tell us the chronicles of his youth.
  4. The museum has a chronicle of the town's history.
  5. The historian spent years researching and writing a chronicle of the war.

Quotes

  • "The chronicles of our lives are written in our eyes." - Anonymous
  • "The chronicles of crime and conviction are a never-ending story." - John Grisham
  • "The chronicles of our existence are marked by events both good and bad." - Unknown

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