Annals

usgb/ˈænlz/
noun

A record of events year by year.

The annals of the church include several significant events.
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Often appears as...

  • annals of history
  • annals of time

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Academic

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Historical Record

Used to emphasize the documented history and noteworthy events collected over time.

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Her achievements were so extraordinary they found a place in the annals of sports history.
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Chronological Importance

Implies the events are organized from oldest to newest, highlighting their development.

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The annals of the ancient kingdom reveal its rise and fall through centuries.
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Gravitas

Carries a weight of historical or scholarly significance when used, signaling serious content.

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The professor referred to the annals to explain the significant trends in medieval Europe.
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