Synonyms for
Journal
Definition
A daily record of news and events of a personal nature; a diary.
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Common collocations
- personal journal
- academic journal
- scientific journal
- keep a journal
- write in a journal
- daily journal
- online journal
- journal entry
Word family
noun journal
verb journalize
Usage note
While 'journal' can refer to a personal diary, it is also commonly used for academic or professional publications. Be mindful of the context to avoid confusion.
Example sentences
- I write in my journal every day to remember what happened.
- My mom keeps a journal of her travels around the world.
- The newspaper is a daily journal of what's happening in the world.
- I read a scientific journal to learn about new discoveries.
- I use a journal to plan my day and make a to-do list.
Quotes
The best way to capture moments is to pay attention. This is how we cultivate mindfulness. Mindfulness means being awake. It means knowing what you are doing. - Jon Kabat-Zinn
Journal writing is a voyage to the interior. - Christina Baldwin
The life of every man is a diary in which he means to write one story, and writes another; and his humblest hour is when he compares the volume as it is with what he vowed to make it. - J.M. Barrie