chronology

noun

krə-ˈnä-lə-jē How to pronounce chronology (audio)
Definition of chronologynext
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 beloved star also acknowledged the challenges of fitting eight decades of life into a stage musical, explaining that the creative team sometimes had to adjust the chronology while remaining true to her story. — Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 Over in Marvel’s territory, the X-Men had their whole chronology readjusted when a time-traveling mutant killed off Professor Charles Xavier, allowing Apocalypse to run rampant. — Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026 Revealing the strategy, agility, confidence and resilience will outshine chronology. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 After Transport Canada tested the Tesla Model 3 in 2023, Tesla was informed in 2024 that the vehicle's headlamp did not comply with low beam requirements, according to a Tesla chronology report for the recall. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chronology
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronology
  1. history
  2. commentary
  3. story
  4. record
  5. account
  6. report
  7. narrative
  8. chronicle
Noun
  • Brower and her partner, Aspen Simone, dug into books about pigeon behavior and their history with humans.
    — KYLE MELNICK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The uncertainty lay in how to care for themselves, honor that history and make space for a future.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of history
Noun
  • In the years preceding his 2003 indictment for making false immigration claims, Jamal became an outspoken advocate whom local media began to heavily rely on to provide Somali-specific or Muslim-centric commentary.
    — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
  • However, tracking the trends in the report helps in our understanding of the economic backdrop in which our companies are operating, along with official government data and companies’ results and commentary.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of commentary
Noun
  • While the episodic stories reflect the never-ending parade of tourists and partygoers, the show also provides Dennis and Rosa with long-term arcs.
    — Marta Balaga, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Suffice it to say the mystery bullets that landed in Rate Field’s bleachers in 2023 and wounded two women definitely aren’t relevant to this feel-good story but are worth mentioning to remind us how much the Sox narrative has changed.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of story
Noun
  • California records show Zhang has been a licensed real estate agent since 2016.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • For products other than plastic food containers, companies would have had to provide records to the attorney general upon request if a violation was suspected.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of record
Noun
  • To pay for this labor, inmates claim that individuals outside of prison are depositing thousands of dollars into the commissary accounts of those serving the rapper.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Those addresses can help with account sign-ups and management.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of account
Noun
  • An April 2025 legionella report obtained by The Sacramento Bee shows the bacteria was found in at least 17 samples, including those taken from the men’s locker room, a women’s bathroom and several janitor closets.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Months later, a report found the state hadn't complied with its own lethal injection process since its revision in 2018, resulting in executions being conducted without proper testing of the drugs.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of report
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  • But anyone who’s yet to see the earlier series need not fret; while Seven Havens makes reference especially to Korra, any crucial details are reestablished within a narrative that’s set nearly two centuries later and stands largely on its own.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The narratives surrounding the Chicago White Sox are familiar to anyone who has paid any attention during the regular season.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of narrative
Noun
  • Thus, folks had a hunch that some sort of visual chronicle of a landmark show would make its way in to the world at some point.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Winner of the Best Documentary prize at Cannes, filmmaker and actress Pegah Ahangarani turns her own family archive into a profoundly personal chronicle of Iran’s long struggle for freedom.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of chronicle

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“Chronology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronology. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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