commentaries

noun

Definition of commentariesnext
plural of commentary
as in report
a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened the general's commentaries on his military campaigns rank among the best firsthand accounts of the war

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  1. report
  2. record
  3. account
  4. history
Noun
  • Russia rarely releases its own reports on personnel losses.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
  • The independent review of gender identity services for children and young people chaired by leading paediatrician Dr Hilary Cass issues its final report.
    The Week UK, theweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of report
Noun
  • Listen to this article A record number of travelers are expected to hit the road and the skies in Connecticut and across the country this week.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This comes on the heels of last year seeing another 15-year record of 1,777 elections, with not as many agreeing to a union.
    Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of record
Noun
  • Nearly 80% of homeowners own a potentially appreciating asset other than their primary residence, which the Aspen Institute defines as retirement accounts, stocks and bonds, business equity, other real estate and other financial assets, including cryptocurrency.
    Samantha Delouya, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Definition of account
Noun
  • If won on Friday, lottery officials expect that the winnings will be the fifth-largest jackpot in the game's history.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
  • In July, history comes to life as a replica of the 1825 ship Restauration sets sail from Stavanger harbor, retracing the first Norwegian emigration to America.
    David Nikel, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of history
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