almanac

noun

Definition of almanacnext
as in compendium

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Recent Examples of almanac Here’s what the almanac has to say about your summer weather by region. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026 May is gifting us with an extra full moon — a phenomenon that happens every two and a half years, according to the almanac. — Joshua Bessex, Idaho Statesman, 30 Apr. 2026 The organizers at Hoosiers Rise, an online almanac of protests and resistance events, saw triple the number of protests planned since Good's death. — Cate Charron, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026 Next, someone will have to find every sports almanac in Canada and rip it to shreds. — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for almanac
Recent Examples of Synonyms for almanac
  1. compendium
  2. garland
  3. symposium
  4. ana
  5. compilation
  6. reader
  7. anthology
  8. album
Noun
  • The result is something closer to an artist's sketchbook than a conventional travel compendium.
    — John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
  • As the Center for Economic and Policy Research shows in its Majority Agenda compendium, there are a range of issues — from health care to affordable housing to fair scheduling laws — where bold policy solutions are favored overwhelmingly by Americans.
    — Eileen Appelbaum, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Definition of compendium
Noun
  • Images of King wearing lei, garlands that are synonymous with Hawaiian culture, have been previously published -- but most of the photos displayed in Hawaii’s new exhibit have never been seen before.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026
  • For something dreamier, A Midsummer Night’s Dream theme pairs flower garlands and fairy lights with pretty appetizers and edible floral cocktails.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026
Definition of garland
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  • Now, thankfully, Reese Witherspoon is focusing on women’s projects with her company, and Geena Davis has that whole symposium and does all the metrics on how many women’s stories get told.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 16 July 2026
  • Power connections, which are fewer in number and take up more surface area, are placed on the sides of the memory cube, University of Tokyo doctoral student Yuki Mitarai said at the symposium.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 8 July 2026
Definition of symposium
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  • Some of her recipes include lentil granola, bean-ana bread and a mung bean scallion pancake.
    — Joe Hernandez, NPR, 18 May 2026
Definition of ana
Noun
  • This edition also includes a signature compilation of wealth, focusing this time on Thailand’s 50 Richest.
    — Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • In 2008, celebrities like Eddie Vedder and David Cross selected their favorite Sonic Youth songs for Hits are For Squares, a best-of compilation distributed by Starbucks.
    — Al Shipley, SPIN, 10 July 2026
Definition of compilation
Noun
  • Multiple readers of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and 11Alive viewers have reached out to me with this specific concern.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • The park also came in second on USA TODAY 10Best’s list of top 10 theme parks, which is based on readers' votes.
    — Eve Chen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of reader
Noun
  • Much like the long-running open-world game property — and Hawley’s own Fargo series — the show will adopt an anthology format, with new settings, characters, and storylines introduced each season.
    — Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
  • The director recalls previously developing an anthology series inspired by the East Asian legend of the Red String of Fate, the idea that two soulmates stay connected by an unbreakable red thread.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 14 July 2026
Definition of anthology
Noun
  • Fort Worth’s favorite son is releasing a new album this fall.
    — Brayden Garcia July 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • As his debut album approaches its one-year anniversary, Mason’s been feeling introspective about his career and the project.
    — Naomi Jeffries, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
Definition of album

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