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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 annuals
But unlike annuals that sprout and flower fast, perennials require patience and may take a year or more to bloom when grown from seed.
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Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 22 Apr. 2026
The red, purple, or pink blooms thrive when many other annuals melt away in the scorching summer heat.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Fortunately, there are a number of fast-growing annuals that can thrive even in the shade.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 21 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
For annuals, select pots based on mature size, and for perennials, plan on upgrading pots gradually.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 22 Apr. 2026
The red, purple, or pink blooms thrive when many other annuals melt away in the scorching summer heat.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Fortunately, there are a number of fast-growing annuals that can thrive even in the shade.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 21 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
For annuals, select pots based on mature size, and for perennials, plan on upgrading pots gradually.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for annuals
Noun
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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
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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
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Additionally, the agency is seeking price changes for first-class mail products, periodicals, marketing mail and package services.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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When the news broke in newspapers in Zimbabwe that the government was planning to cull 600 elephants, Krog made contact with the conservancy.—
Kamala Thiagarajan,
NPR,
26 Apr. 2026
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Dollison continued editing and publishing populist newspapers such as the Alliance Voice, the Clay County Progress, the Paragould Democrat, the Paragould Press and the Walnut Ridge Telephone.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Apr. 2026
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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
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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 28 Apr. 2026.
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