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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 off-kilter characters and fractured chronology keep Cinnamon’s storytelling fresh and exciting.
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Josh Bell, Vulture, 27 June 2024
To look through his chronology of outfits is to see a throughline of historical intrigue with a contemporary application, bringing an almost anachronistic presence to an often hyper-cyclical fashion space.
—Essence, 28 Sep. 2024
The Platform 2 seems to commence from the aftermath of that revolutionary gesture, even as the eventual reintroduction of a familiar face calls the chronology of events into question.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2024
The later chronology, meanwhile, is sometimes blurred by the wearying cyclical repetition of addiction itself.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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Josh Bell, Vulture, 27 June 2024
To look through his chronology of outfits is to see a throughline of historical intrigue with a contemporary application, bringing an almost anachronistic presence to an often hyper-cyclical fashion space.
—Essence, 28 Sep. 2024
The Platform 2 seems to commence from the aftermath of that revolutionary gesture, even as the eventual reintroduction of a familiar face calls the chronology of events into question.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2024
The later chronology, meanwhile, is sometimes blurred by the wearying cyclical repetition of addiction itself.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronology
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With two All-Star starters leading the way, the Knicks have a foundation unlike any in recent history.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
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With most of the top names off the board, the Blue Jays could opt for an affordable veteran with a history of success over a younger star like Jack Flaherty.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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This story has been updated with additional information, context, and statements.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Larry Stern Westlake Village A story worth telling What an incredible accomplishment by the Rams, Cardinals, Vikings, and NFL in relocating the Rams-Vikings game from SoFi to Arizona on such short notice.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Governments face challenges in keeping records updated across all systems, ensuring citizens report changes accurately and promptly, and validating changes to ensure the updates are legitimate and not fraudulent.—
Brian Chidester,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Benny the Butcher and Westside Gunn, musicians: The members of the hip-hop record label Griselda are both from Buffalo and spotted at multiple games throughout the season.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
23 Jan. 2025
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The account also notes his roles with Rainbow Democrats and Orange County Democrats.—
Anders Hagstrom,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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Turner's TikTok account had about 220,000 followers around the time of her death.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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However, now the scandal has spread out of Britain to U.S. staff and American publications, the pro-Meghan narrative no longer contains a baked in explanation for the existence of the anti-Meghan perspective.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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The sprawling narrative — also co-written by Mona Fastvold, Corbet’s wife and an actress/filmmaker — spans 215 minutes and three decades of post-war America, featuring a 15-minute intermission.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2025
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The special chronicles the star's medical emergency.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
7 Jan. 2025
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Obituary: Michel del Castillo, a Franco-Spanish writer whose wrenching chronicle of a childhood spent in World War II concentration camps brought him renown on both sides of the Atlantic, died at 91.—
Lyna Bentahar,
New York Times,
29 Dec. 2024
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Here are four reasons why the new version of the College Football Playoff worked – and the areas that can still be fixed.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
22 Jan. 2025
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The song’s sound and message resonated with listeners, prompting Lake to release his eight-track EP Hard Fought Hallelujah: Heavyweight Edition, featuring various versions of the song, including live, demo, acoustic and instrumental versions.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
22 Jan. 2025
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Instead, the boy was creating short films using action figures, adding voice-over narration, and displaying a level of creativity that amazed his mother.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
17 Jan. 2025
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Nila’s retrospective narration, coming over a decade after her first encounter with Marlowe, comments at times on her own lack of understanding and shows a passing awareness of her younger self’s naïveté.—
Jasmine Vojdani,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Chronology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronology. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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