as in history
a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened
in his chronology of their relationship, they had communication problems right from the start
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Recent Examples of chronology
The silhouettes, somewhat androgynous in their shape, referenced many archived collections, challenging chronology.
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Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Along with wooden benches and a replica stove, the schoolroom walls are lined with panels outlining its history, only one of which — a poster with the portraits of all 19 Republican presidents, ranging in chronology and ideology from Abraham Lincoln to Trump — appears overtly partisan.
—David Maraniss, Washington Post, 15 July 2024
Here, the entire chronology of Nintendo is laid out in a sprawling series of products.
—Andrew Webster, The Verge, 27 Sep. 2024
Seeing Mississippi requires seeing all of its history all at once, more of a collage than a chronology.
—Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 23 Sep. 2024
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Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Along with wooden benches and a replica stove, the schoolroom walls are lined with panels outlining its history, only one of which — a poster with the portraits of all 19 Republican presidents, ranging in chronology and ideology from Abraham Lincoln to Trump — appears overtly partisan.
—David Maraniss, Washington Post, 15 July 2024
Here, the entire chronology of Nintendo is laid out in a sprawling series of products.
—Andrew Webster, The Verge, 27 Sep. 2024
Seeing Mississippi requires seeing all of its history all at once, more of a collage than a chronology.
—Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 23 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronology
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So far, the 39th president of the United States is the only living ex-president to signal his willingness to be there for the second inauguration ceremony in the country's history where a former president is returning to the White House.Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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However, that’s changing; the 2023–24 season saw the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) approve 11 World Cup events on U.S. soil—the most in history—including four alpine events.Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Maybe even more than surprise story of the year Indiana, Arizona State looks interesting in the Playoff given its offensive weaponry.The Athletic College Football, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
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He was booked into jail just after 10 p.m., Davidson County Sheriff's Office record showed.Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Or maybe Gomez—whose love for Taco Bell is now a matter of public record—was filming a commercial for the brand and Blanco took the opportunity to propose between takes.Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2024
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To put that another way, if large accounts post about a series, then this can seriously sway how other people see it.Callum Booth, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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After marrying a president and becoming an Assad the by all accounts dazzling Syrian First Lady vowed to use her analytical and business skills to change the image of Syria, inside and out.Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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In the book, Andrews entwines two main suspenseful narratives.Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
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By changing the narrative around this type of technology, and focusing on deploying training equitably, leaders can help ensure their employees feel confident and empowered to leverage these tools to drive solutions that are innovative and meet the needs of their customers.Bill Pappas, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Wide Wide Sea chronicles Captain Cook’s 3rd and (spoiler alert) final voyage to Tahiti, Hawaii, and Alaska.Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Pablo Larraín’s chronicle of Callas’ final days also exhibits the tension between sensitivity and authenticity.Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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Following is an edited version of a nearly two-hour conversation in November.Jem Aswad, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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In the 1970s, a local entrepreneur and his painter friend decided to produce their own version of the game defined by local landmarks, the event’s website explains.John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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Bensinger and Garrison tell the story with patience and care, blending narration, interviews, and absolutely bonkers F.B.I. audio, which is scary and funny, with the quality of high-grade eavesdropping.Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 3 Dec. 2024
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In voice-over narration, Angela communicated directly to the audience and shared her innermost thoughts — sometimes eloquent, sometimes inane but always authentic to the volatile experience of being a teenager.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Chronology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronology. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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