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
There’s a new crop of chic, modern calendars that cater to almost every interest under the sun (not to mention an older age range).
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
With this in mind, brands should invest in process innovation to evolve single-track calendars into multi-track ones.
—Raj Dhiman, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
However, the Missouri General Assembly adopted legislation last year requiring districts with four-day school week calendars to be put to a district vote every 10 years in cities with populations over 30,000.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Gift ideas range from advent calendars and smart collars to anti-anxiety beds and pet carriers.
—Jessica Moore, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
That did not happen in my house, where the workdays were long, everyone’s calendars were packed and a bad cold threw off our schedule for a week.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Top Picks Traditionally, most advent calendars start on December 1 and last for 24 or 25 days, ending on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
—Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
In the early 19th century, states voted for President over a period of months and maintained a patchwork of election calendars.
—Time, 29 Oct. 2025
Holiday lights are going up, calendars are filling fast and the scent of cinnamon seems to follow your nose from coffee shops to checkout lines.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
With this in mind, brands should invest in process innovation to evolve single-track calendars into multi-track ones.
—Raj Dhiman, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
However, the Missouri General Assembly adopted legislation last year requiring districts with four-day school week calendars to be put to a district vote every 10 years in cities with populations over 30,000.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Gift ideas range from advent calendars and smart collars to anti-anxiety beds and pet carriers.
—Jessica Moore, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
That did not happen in my house, where the workdays were long, everyone’s calendars were packed and a bad cold threw off our schedule for a week.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Top Picks Traditionally, most advent calendars start on December 1 and last for 24 or 25 days, ending on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
—Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
In the early 19th century, states voted for President over a period of months and maintained a patchwork of election calendars.
—Time, 29 Oct. 2025
Holiday lights are going up, calendars are filling fast and the scent of cinnamon seems to follow your nose from coffee shops to checkout lines.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calendars
Noun
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This flexible route could pave the way for future Mars missions by allowing for launch schedules spread over many months, which is essential if humans are to send fleets of spacecraft to Mars.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
8 Nov. 2025
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According to the insider, the main issue in Shelton and Stefani’s relationship is their busy schedules, with Stefani set to start a residency in Las Vegas with her group, No Doubt, in 2026.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
8 Nov. 2025
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But Bacerra said this year, OCFA staff pulled the item off their November agendas, despite the board not traditionally holding meetings in December due to the difficulty in reaching a quorum during the holidays.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
6 Jan. 2026
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Unlike local gangs, however, these groups maintain articulated political agendas, even if those agendas remain largely oriented toward Colombia.—
Rebecca Hanson,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Bourne and Malinin curate their playlists all year, weighing options for his programs.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Proceeds from the prayer breakfast will support the YMCA's Out-of-School Time programs for local youth.—
Emery Glover,
Des Moines Register,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Calendars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calendars. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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