I was planning to include an excerpt from The Chronicles of Narnia.
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Chronicles
/ˈkɹɑnɪkl̩z/
Synonyms for "chronicles" (48 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (10)
Strong matches (14)
Noun(6 words)
Related words (24)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: adventure, ancient chronicles, annals, annals of history, annals of science.
- Sentence evidence is available for chronicles, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss.
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 "chronicles".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "chronicles"
Keep "chronicles" 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 "chronicles" 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 "chronicles", 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 "chronicles" 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
11 entriesMore specific
17 entriesShowing 16 of 17 words.
Collocations
12 entriesarchival chronicleschronicle developmentschronicle eventschronicle findingschronicle migrationchronicles editionchronicles projectchronicles serieschronicling methoddata loghistorical chroniclesroyal chronicles
Inflections
2 entriesDerivations
5 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
The chronicles of the flood of 1342 say that the water in the Mainz Cathedral came up to a man's chest, while in Cologne, one could ride in a boat over the city walls.
Source: tatoeba (4141174)
The fact that Shah Jahan built the structure is attested to by the official Persian-language chronicles and other accounts of the period, as well as by the historical accounts and travelogues written by some 17th-century European travelers, said the professor of medieval history.
Source: tatoeba (11572810)
Those writers own, indeed, that the chronicles to which they had access were filled with battles that were never fought, and Consuls that were never inaugurated; and we have abundant proof that, in these chronicles, events of the greatest importance, such as the issue of the war with Porsena and the issue of the war with Brennus, were grossly misrepresented.
Source: tatoeba (11778671)
Showing 4 of 5 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "chronicles"?
Closest matches include adventure, ancient chronicles, annals, annals of history, annals of science.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "chronicles"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.