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
Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
Perhaps the best indicator charting his fall from grace has been the annual Axios Harris poll, in which consumers are asked to name two companies that come to mind with the best and worst reputations, respectively.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 27 June 2025
Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 7 June 2025
These veggies, herbs, and annuals thrive as sunflower companion plants.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2025
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Adjective
Los Angeles County, which stood to lose nearly $20 million in annual federal HIV prevention funding, was looking at terminating contracts with 39 providers.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
Perhaps the best indicator charting his fall from grace has been the annual Axios Harris poll, in which consumers are asked to name two companies that come to mind with the best and worst reputations, respectively.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 27 June 2025
Noun
Establishment happens in as little as 2-4 weeks for your veggie starts and other annuals.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 7 June 2025
These veggies, herbs, and annuals thrive as sunflower companion plants.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annual
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The local event is part of a yearly nationwide ham radio open house, during which more than 40,000 amateur radio clubs throughout North America set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to demonstrate its science, skill, and service to communities and the nation.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2025
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At Espanyol, his net yearly wage was around €400,000.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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The effect is disorienting—like a yearbook laid out by Mondrian—but, precisely for that reason, revelatory.—
Max Norman,
New Yorker,
13 June 2025
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Swift pored through an old yearbook and later called up the alum.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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The monthlies are $1,657 (which presumably include the ongoing $436 assessment for hallway renovation), and get you a 24-hour doorman and live-in super, plus an elevator and in-building laundry.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
10 June 2025
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The monthlies are a reasonable $1,267, although there’s a $331.33 assessment from June to November 2025.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
27 May 2025
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Guest chefs have pop-ups quarterly, and periodic special dining experiences are also on the menu.—
Claudia Fisher,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2025
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Meta Platforms on Wednesday evening delivered a monster quarterly beat on everything from sales and earnings to cash flow and engagement.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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The physical editions are accompanied by liner notes, photographs, and some of Mitchell’s original artwork.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2025
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Universal Orlando has announced another original haunted house concept for the 2025 edition of Halloween Horror Nights.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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During both segments of the season, game crews visited each kill site to col lect stomach samples and reproductive data from the internal organs of the animals.—
Jack O'Connor,
Outdoor Life,
26 June 2025
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If not treated, such pregnancies can rupture, causing organ damage, hemorrhaging or even death.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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Kelly Phillips Erb Tax Breaks: Timely tax tips and the latest news delivered to your inbox weekly Got a tip?—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Data, which is updated on this page weekly, is through June 13, 2025.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2025
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Our organization works with teen entrepreneurs who use AI daily for business planning, content creation, and problem-solving.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Before the war began, around 500 trucks carrying aid and goods were entering the enclave daily, according to the British Red Cross and other humanitarian groups.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
18 June 2025
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“Annual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annual. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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