journals

plural of journal
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as in diaries
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 journals Since then, the company has expanded into diaries, planners, journals, bags, writing instruments, reading accessories, publishing and digital tools. Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025 As evident from the range of journals sampled here, the relevance of natural history reaches far beyond the history of science. The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 13 Mar. 2025 At the same time, CDC reportedly is limiting the ability of staff to publish research in academic journals. Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 Blue Road features readings from her personal journals by Jessie Buckley, with insights from Gabriel Byrne, Walter Mosley, and other notable writers. Addie Morfoot, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025 Examples may include, but are not limited to, Wikipedia, news stories, interviews, books and scientific journals. Nancy Marshall, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025 Her work has been published in management journals such as Strategic Management Journal and Journal of Management. Riki Takeuchi, Harvard Business Review, 6 Mar. 2025 Her work has been published in management journals such as Strategic Management Journal, Organization Science, Academy of Management Journal, and Journal of Management. Riki Takeuchi, Harvard Business Review, 6 Mar. 2025 Studies suggest that writing by hand improves focus, memory retention, and creative thinking, something that has made planners and bullet journals particularly popular among young professionals and students. Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for journals
Noun
  • For more money diaries, click here.
    R29 Team, refinery29.com, 14 Mar. 2025
  • By 1977, Bennett transitioned to running Graphic Image full-time, expanding the business beyond diaries using his leather bookbinding expertise.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Eric has been writing and talking about sports for newspapers and media outlets for more than 30 years.
    Eric Stephens, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
  • While print versions of newspapers and magazines have declined dramatically, as millions of people now get their information through social media on their mobile devices, the popularity of books has increased.
    Dean Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Directed by Marshall Curry, who also produces alongside Xan Parker, the doc follows the editors, writers and creatives behind the scenes of one of the last print magazines of our time, offering unprecedented access to its inner workings, its contributors, and its archives.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
  • His work has also appeared in numerous other lifestyle magazines, including Playboy, The Quarterly Review of Wines, Tasting Panel, and Somm Journal.
    Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The disease, which has no cure, affects multiple organs, including the brain, nerves, muscles, and liver, and symptoms can be wide-ranging and debilitating.
    Miranda Jeyaretnam, TIME, 10 Mar. 2025
  • While its outer tissues may freeze solid, its internal organs remain unharmed.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025

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“Journals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/journals. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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