annuals

Definition of annualsnext
plural of annual

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Recent Examples of annuals Rather than leaving it bare, fill this negative space with annuals and perennial plants that thrive in partial to full shade. Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026 Students from the Newark Chapter of Future Farmers of America will have their farm animals at the event and will also be selling flowering annuals and hanging baskets, according to the release. Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026 The same guidelines should be followed when planting annuals such as zinnias, marigolds, and petunias. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026 For annuals, select pots based on mature size, and for perennials, plan on upgrading pots gradually. Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026 For instance, her trifecta for container annuals includes angelonia, lantana, and scaevola. Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for annuals
Noun
  • Amyloidosis is a rare but serious condition caused by abnormal protein deposits that can damage vital organs such as the heart, kidneys and nervous system.
    Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
  • If left untreated, the condition can worsen over time, in some cases causing damage to the lungs, kidneys and other organs, according to medical experts.
    Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Additionally, the agency is seeking price changes for first-class mail products, periodicals, marketing mail and package services.
    David Chiu, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Many colonial American newspaper editors, such as James Franklin and Benjamin Franklin, were deeply influenced by the essays Addison and Steele published in their periodicals, the Tatler and the Spectator.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The Southern California News Group is made up of 11 daily news publications and several weeklies throughout Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
    Michele Cardon, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
  • While major alt-weeklies such as the Village Voice (which became part of Westword’s parent company during some consolidation in the industry) and smaller papers have closed in recent years, Westword has found a way to hang on in both print and online.
    John Wenzel, Denver Post, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Might seem like an outlier in the current array of articles and books about open marriages and polyamory, and at first glance the line of distinction between the two worlds, much like the division between blue and white tickets, seems almost old-fashioned.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
  • But friends and colleagues remembered him as someone who had a deep love not only for journalism, but for sports, history, travel, books and, of course, his family.
    Michael Collins, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Americans no longer turn to TV and newspapers as their primary source of news, instead turning to online opinion personalities and comedians, particularly those on the right, gaining steam among people who voted in the last presidential election.
    Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Other losses were in construction, down by 200, and information (telecommunications, newspapers, publishing industry) down by 100.
    Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • While Star Wars has historically borrowed its tone from B-movies and swashbuckling serials, Rogue One brought a new, more serious approach to its subject matter.
    Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Nov. 2025
  • The franchise subsequently expanded with serials for radio and film — including Universal’s 1939 serial starring Buster Crabbe — as well as NBC’s Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, multiple comic and novel adaptations and a lucrative merchandising run.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025

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“Annuals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annuals. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.

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