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chronologically

American  
[kron-l-oj-ik-lee] / ˌkrɒn lˈɒdʒ ɪk li /

adverb

  1. in order of time of occurrence.

    The material is arranged in alphabetical order by subject and chronologically within each folder.


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Etymology

Origin of chronologically

chronological ( def. ) + -ly


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Spanning five decades and installed chronologically, it features work from the 26 years she spent immersed in Venice’s creative community even as her practice was largely ignored.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026

Everyone grows older at the same rate chronologically, but biological aging does not necessarily follow the same schedule.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 16, 2026

Over six evenings, the program chronologically follows the tragedy, from the moment of the attacks through the years that followed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026

Presented with the work thematically and chronologically, visitors are first introduced to Raphael’s origins and education, and then immersed in the world of Raphael’s multiple graphic and painted studies of the Madonna and Child.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 24, 2026

But usually we’d arrange the pictures chronologically, put them in order, so we could see Fang and his achievements grow before us.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx

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