as in yearbooks
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
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of annuals
These easy-to-grow flowers are perennial in warmer climates and are considered hardy annuals in areas below USDA hardiness zone 8.
—
Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
Along with the daffodil patch, Shickasheen also has a gift shop, a tool shed and a garden center with annuals, perennials, shrubs and bushes available for purchase.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 11 Apr. 2026
Many annuals and perennials need plenty of sunlight to thrive.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
Before rushing the product tables at Avon Gardens for your favorite peonies and annuals, take a test stroll.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
Along with the daffodil patch, Shickasheen also has a gift shop, a tool shed and a garden center with annuals, perennials, shrubs and bushes available for purchase.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 11 Apr. 2026
Many annuals and perennials need plenty of sunlight to thrive.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
Before rushing the product tables at Avon Gardens for your favorite peonies and annuals, take a test stroll.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for annuals
Noun
-
French andouille typically features pig organs, wine, onions, and mild seasonings, all stuffed inside a casing then poached.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
-
Tunneling neurons While most human organs undergo frequent cellular updates, our brains are largely restricted to the neurons present at birth.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
17 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
-
In the package was a grab bag of small pleasures to ease the difficulty of a lengthy deployment – Kind bars, candy, homemade fudge, Girl Scout cookies, puzzle books, pencils, pens, decks of cards and other games.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
-
Duvick, senior research professor in French, has been studying the account books of Joseph Bailly (1774-1835) since 2005.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
It was published in newspapers and magazines around the world, earning him global recognition and giving him a career shooting photographs of animals in the wild.—
Will Croxton,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
-
The astronauts were able to capture stunning photos of the moon’s far side that were splashed on the front pages of newspapers across the country this week.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
11 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
Cite this Entry
“Annuals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annuals. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
