as in yearly
occurring once every year
Much of the city's elite attend the museum's annual gala, and it has grown in prominence with each passing year. The couple had booked a cruise for their annual vacation away from the kids.
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as in yearbook
a book or magazine that is published once a year
The society releases an annual that includes all the proceedings of its meetings during the year
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Recent Examples of annual
Jason Truppi, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Billboard returned to New York City for its annual Hip-Hop/R&B LIVE event, taking over Webster Hall for a night of unforgettable performances.
—Quincy Green, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Most successful chaos gardens rely on sun-loving annuals that grow quickly and bloom prolifically, like zinnias, cosmos, marigolds, snapdragons and sunflowers.
—Deryn Davidson, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The median annual salary for dispatchers is around $50,000, which may be decent on paper but falls short when weighed against the emotional and cognitive demands of the job.
—Jason Truppi, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Billboard returned to New York City for its annual Hip-Hop/R&B LIVE event, taking over Webster Hall for a night of unforgettable performances.
—Quincy Green, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
Today: Help a good cause while eating good food
The sixth annual Do Good with Food event takes place today, Aug. 21.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Most successful chaos gardens rely on sun-loving annuals that grow quickly and bloom prolifically, like zinnias, cosmos, marigolds, snapdragons and sunflowers.
—Deryn Davidson, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annual
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Before the pandemic, Miami-Dade’s yearly animal bite total was in that range, with about 2,300 reports, according to the county statistics.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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Investopedia calculated a lifetime cost of $180,621 based on a yearly $2,867 trip from ages 22 to 85.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Pearl Miles, 29, reading her yearbook, and the message her husband wrote inside.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Suspect Robin Westman, 23, graduated from Annunciation Catholic’s grade school in 2017, according to a yearbook obtained by CNN.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
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At $1,749, the monthlies are pretty standard for the area, and get you a bike room, shared laundry, and staff including a full-time doorman and live-in super.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
12 Aug. 2025
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Over the five months, average premiums declined for 19 of the 90 home insurance companies regulated by the state, according to a South Florida Sun Sentinel analysis of Residential Market Share Reports that the office this year began releasing on a monthly, in addition to quarterly, basis.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Aug. 2025
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Moody's quarterly paints a sobering picture for hospitals and health systems.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Two valuable posts a week are better than one brilliant post quarterly.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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In addition, there is proven evidence of interference by the Israeli government during the most recent edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, in which the event was used as a political instrument.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Today’s edition of 5 Things AM was edited and produced by CNN’s Andrew Torgan.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Over time, high blood sugar levels associated with diabetes can damage nerves, kidneys, eyes, feet, skin, and other organs.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
6 Sep. 2025
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Gynecological Conditions Problems in the female reproductive organs can cause radiating pain to the lower right back.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
6 Sep. 2025
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Little-Turnstile, High Holborn, London, Spence turned out a penny weekly called Pig’s Meat; or lessons for the swinish multitude.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Sep. 2025
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Get insights into theater, music, movies, art and museums in the Queen City with our weekly Inside Charlotte Arts newsletter.—
Virginia Brown,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Biotin is present in many foods, so a varied diet is enough for most people to get enough biotin daily.—
Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
2 Sep. 2025
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Three weeks ago, Keighley completed work reviewing dailies for The Odyssey, which will be the first theatrical release ever shot entirely with Imax cameras.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Annual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annual. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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