multiyear

adjective

Definition of multiyearnext
as in multiday

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Recent Examples of multiyear The couple, unmoored, considered pivoting to a modernist-style house or even selling the land, but the prospect of a multiyear setback was too much to bear. — Laura Regensdorf, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026 That was the continuation of a trend that has seen the Broncos sign 11 of their players to multiyear extensions since before the 2024 season. — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 So in that sense, Cristobal is happy that news broke Monday night about him and the university agreeing to a multiyear contract extension, information that Cristobal confirmed after the team’s first practice of fall camp on Tuesday. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026 Walgreens is closing stores across the country as part of a multiyear downsizing effort, and Missouri is not immune. — Ahmed Jawadi, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for multiyear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiyear
  1. multiday
  2. permanent
  3. all-day
  4. protracted
  5. prolonged
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  • Forget time-consuming multiday Olympic-level baking projects.
    — Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
  • The crisis reached new levels in 2024, with multiday nationwide blackouts.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Definition of multiday
Adjective
  • Thanks to an upswell of community support and corporate sponsors, the gallery has moved out of its temporary space on Richmond Street West and will be moving into a permanent space at 19 Brock Avenue.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Watson underwent emergency surgery to stop his condition from worsening, but by that point significant permanent damage had already been done.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of permanent
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  • The sleek, slip-on style instantly elevates the most basic outfit with that classic mule-meets-loafer design, while the flat bottoms provide all-day comfort.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Her other suggestions to cut down on PFAS exposure include avoiding non-stick pans that leach PFAS into food, spill-resistant carpets and long-lasting cosmetics, like all-day lipstick.
    — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of all-day
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  • Sources at Arsenal and Newcastle suggest that the protracted pursuit of Guimaraes is now entering its end game.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Less of a reboot than a shameless do-over, Marc Webb‘s first Spider-Man film tells a more protracted origin story, with half the fun and twice the self-importance (the film earns a rare dead-dad hat trick).
    — Darren Franich, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of protracted
Adjective
  • But a prolonged rise in energy prices could lift core inflation as well through higher input, transportation, and operational costs.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Your account may be sent to collections If the balance remains unpaid for a prolonged period, your provider may assign or sell the account to a collection agency.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of prolonged

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“Multiyear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multiyear. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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