calendars

noun

plural of calendar
as in schedules
a listing of things to be presented or considered (as at a concert or play) the calendar of upcoming events at the state fair will be available tomorrow

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Recent Examples of calendars Separately, Forbes personal-shopper writers Steven John and Alexandra Garret named the Skylight Calendar 2 among the best digital family calendars on the market. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026 The latest uniform quarterly reports covered activity through June 30, though some candidates have since filed additional reports tied to their states’ primary calendars. — Luke Fountain,gabriel Cortés, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026 In practice, 30 minutes scattered across 50 calendars, each piece too small to redeploy or remove. — Pankaj Prasoon, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Muse will also soon be able to operate apps on Mac computers on a user’s behalf, building on its current ability to manage files, messages and calendars. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026 Macy’s has unveiled its lineup of official advent calendars for 2026, with three gift-worthy options inspired by the iconic department store and beloved Christmas destination. — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026 The Queen of Country is being honored with a special day on Californians’ calendars. — Deborah Day, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026 Watch for wellness brands and studios adding morning-rave slots to their calendars, and for festival lineups adding sunrise dance blocks. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026 Gauging interest in where to go Before flights are put on sale, network planners study everything from industry demand models to calendars of global events. — Chris Dong, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calendars
  1. schedules
  2. agendas
  3. programs
Noun
  • When clients or surrogates travel to California for important medical milestones, Tang and Sonnenberg are often there themselves—arranging schedules, accompanying appointments, and ensuring that days defined by medicine retain a sense of humanity.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Again, the questions that the committee wants answers to, evaluating different schedules and conferences, are all valuable and important debates.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of schedules
Noun
  • Bibb claimed the group is also in talks with members of Congress about aligning their agendas.
    — Isabella Murray, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Keeping strong teachers is a smart investment — not just through pay, but through classroom resources, professional development and policies that let teachers focus on teaching rather than navigating shifting social or political agendas.
    — Joe Fleckenstein, Baltimore Sun, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of agendas
Noun
  • Hyatt transformed the resort with six new buildings, including additional guest houses; all 117 rooms have also been overhauled, and there is a new pool as well as tons of new activities and programs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The White House has formally sent Congress proposed legislation that would impose mandatory minimum sentences on those convicted of fraud involving federal benefit programs, according to a copy of it seen by Semafor.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of programs

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“Calendars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calendars. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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