as in journal
a record of personal experiences, reflections, or ideas kept regularly for private use has diligently kept a diary since she was 15

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Recent Examples of diary Now, both Rose and Alexander hope to read Boss’s diaries for themselves. Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2025 When creating the outfits for the first 2001 Bridget Jones cast, Fleming sought to give Jones — whose diary entries detailed her romantic adventures, weight, and alcohol and cigarette consumption — a pragmatic, somewhat disheveled look that would feel relatable to busy women. Kati Chitrakorn, CNN, 12 Feb. 2025 Nearly 24 years ago, the movie starring Zellweger as that young, single, British woman who started a diary was released. H. Alan Scott, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025 Keep a sleep diary for one to two weeks before your sleep study to document your sleep habits. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for diary

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“Diary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diary. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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