Thesaurus results for DIARY

diary

noun

ˈdī-(ə-)rē

Definition of diary

as in journal

a record of personal experiences, reflections, or ideas kept regularly for private use has diligently kept a diary since she was 15

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of diary These tapes feel far more vulnerable—even invasive knowing they were never meant for anyone else—than reading a diary. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 The diary begins at the end of 2019 and runs through Fauci’s departure from government service, in 2022, after nearly forty years as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2026 After re-reading Frank’s diary, Hepburn reportedly turned down the role. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026 Anthony Fauci didn’t know Rand Paul had his diary, let alone that the GOP senator was going to release it, his friends said. — Dan Diamond, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for diary

Recent Examples of Synonyms for diary

journal

Noun

For example, Scholars build self-awareness journals, reflecting on emotions, triggers, situations, and responses.

— Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
The research was published on Monday in the journal iScience.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of journal

Browse Nearby Words

diarrhea

diary

diaspora

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Diary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diary. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of diary

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on diary

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

circumscribe

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Popular in Wordplay

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

The Words of the Week - Aug. 14

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List

Games & Quizzes