multiyear

adjective

Definition of multiyearnext
as in multiday

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Recent Examples of multiyear Markle previously hosted the podcast Archetypes for Spotify, as part of what was meant to be a multiyear exclusive deal with the audio company. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026 May pointed to a multiyear study at the UC Davis Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center that was terminated in 2025 before its funding was ultimately reinstated. — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026 This is the first year in a multiyear project in which about 6,800 hydrants will eventually be repainted. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 Government bond yields rose to multiyear highs and stock markets fell on growing concern that tensions between the US and Iran are unlikely to resolve in the near future. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 18 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
  • Following that crash, the FAA implemented permanent restrictions on helicopter operations around the airport.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • At the time she was laid to rest without a grave maker, but this month officials memorialized Raker by commissioning a permanent marker at her burial site.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of permanent
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  • That was the one of the all-day specials the restaurant offered Wednesday as part of its 25th anniversary celebration.
    — Evan Moore August 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026
  • These particles efficiently scatter the blue and green light while letting red and orange wavelengths pass through, creating the uncanny feeling of an all-day sunset.
    — Michael A. Robinson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
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  • Potential outcomes include a lengthy standoff over raising the debt ceiling, more whipsawing executive actions and potential volatility if there's a protracted wait for election results.
    — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of protracted
Adjective
  • Bitcoin has been in a prolonged slump since October, and BTIG noted that a similar surge in January 2023 initially faded before the cryptocurrency found support around its 200-day moving average.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Emergency services have been battling wildfires driven by an intensifying El Nino pattern and a prolonged dry season, generating dense smoke that crossed into Malaysia and Brunei, according to the National Disaster Management Agency.
    — Muhammad Hatta, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of prolonged

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“Multiyear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multiyear. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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