journal

noun

ˈjər-nᵊl How to pronounce journal (audio)
Definition of journalnext
1
as in newspaper
a publication that appears at regular intervals a monthly scientific journal

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2
as in diary
a record of personal experiences, reflections, or ideas kept regularly for private use the writer faithfully records his dreams in a journal, believing that they are a vital key to self-understanding

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Recent Examples of journal The research, published Wednesday in the journal Neurology Open Access, found that people who avoid three vascular risk factors in middle age — high blood pressure, diabetes and smoking — had about 13 more dementia-free years. — Lily Alvino, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026 That’s when Roberts draws inspiration from his sister’s journals, her voice. — Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026 But our new research published in the journal Evolution and Human Behavior suggests people don’t actually pick between having many friends and being emotionally close with them. — Diego Guevara Beltran, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026 In a paper published in the journal Science, the researchers reveal that these snails tune the relative proportions of certain proteins and ions to create five different types of mucus, each with their own function and distinctive properties. — Ari Daniel, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for journal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for journal
  1. newspaper
  2. diary
  3. periodical
  4. magazine
  5. book
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  • Ink stars Jack O’Connell as late newspaper editor Larry Lamb, with Guy Pearce as media mogul Murdoch.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Duran is a former newspaper reporter who spent 15 years working in democratic politics with Dianne Feinstein, Jerry Brown and Kamala Harris before returning to journalism.
    — Tonya Mosley, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of newspaper
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  • After several rounds of talks between Israel and Lebanon, which began in April, an Israeli official tells CNN there are no dates in the diary for further meetings.
    — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • To hide the Epstein papers and diaries, Trump has been willing to make war with Iran, risking many lives, our economy, our arms supply and the consequences of the next election for his fellow MAGAs in government.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of diary
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  • It is anticipated that all IEEE periodicals will be included in the Integrity Hub screening by the end of this year.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 30 July 2026
  • City law still requires newsstands to sell periodicals, but few bother for obvious reasons.
    — Anne Kadet, Curbed, 22 July 2026
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  • For more finds to design a cozy corner, check out our favorite reading nook wallpaper, magazine racks, lighting, throw blankets, and more below.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026
  • At the outset of this chatty novel, the protagonist, Caroline, who was recently ghosted by a thoughtless man, has had a story published in this magazine.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of magazine
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  • The prosecution’s case is largely built on the defendant’s own words, including his book, podcast and documentary interviews and statements to police.
    — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
  • One page, on paper, taped inside the front cover of a book, written before anyone knew the full answer and precisely because nobody did.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of book

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