The lessons learned from the annals of history on peak wood should heighten our awareness of the consequences of the limits of natural resources.
Source: tatoeba (398072)
Annals
/ˈæn.əlz/
Synonyms for "annals" (97 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (20)
accountadventureadventuresautobiographybiographical sketchbiographycalendarcase historycatalogcheck sheetchroniclechronicles
Adjective(2 words)
ancient chronicleschronicled history
Noun(6 words)
Strong matches (29)
Noun(3 words)
Preposition(1 words)
in history
Related words (48)
Determiner(1 words)
more written history
Adjective(2 words)
recorded historyromanian cronica
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: account, adventure, adventures, ancient chronicles, annual publication.
- Sentence evidence is available for annals, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "annals".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "annals"
Keep "annals" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "annals" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "annals", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "annals" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
9 entriesMore specific
4 entriesCollocations
5 entriesannals archiveannals of historyannals of sciencein the annalsinstitutional annals
Derivations
3 entriesSample sentences
10 total sentences available.
The annals of sports are replete with the names of great black athletes.
Source: tatoeba (2690624)
"But who are ye, pray answer? on what quest / come ye? and whence and whither are ye bound?" / Her then AEneas, from his inmost breast / heaving a deep-drawn sigh, with labouring speech addressed: / "O Goddess, should I from the first unfold, / or could'st thou hear, the annals of our woe, / eve's star were shining, ere the tale were told."
Source: tatoeba (6788906)
Love which is not unhappy is unworthy of figuring in the annals of literature.
Source: tatoeba (11024322)
Showing 4 of 10 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "annals"?
Closest matches include account, adventure, adventures, ancient chronicles, annual publication.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "annals"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.