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multiyear

adjective

Definition of multiyearnext
as in multiday

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Recent Examples of multiyear Starting in 2009, for example, the Gates Foundation poured two hundred and ninety million dollars into a multiyear program to improve teacher effectiveness using metrics that relied heavily on standardized-test scores. — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2026 The Formula 1 star’s Dawn Apollo Studios has inked a multiyear, first-look deal with Skydance Sports, the sports entertainment division within Paramount Skydance. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026 The property is now under Hilton's Waldorf Astoria, fresh from a multiyear renovation that ended with Kilolani Spa and Nobu. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026 And note, too, that this is a multiyear collaboration versus a one-off initiative, promising further styles, colorways, and inspirations from McCartney in the coming months. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for multiyear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiyear
  1. multiday
  2. permanent
  3. all-day
  4. protracted
  5. prolonged
Adjective
  • 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
  • The company also wants a permanent injunction to prevent Five Below from selling products that resemble Crocs.
    — Erin McCarthy, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • As a reminder, DACA was created in 2012 by the Obama administration, providing temporary protection from deportation, but does not grant lawful immigration status, lawful permanent residency or a pathway to citizenship.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of permanent
Adjective
  • Opened in 2023 in the Westchester town of Harrison, this all-day cafe from sisters (and NYC natives) Charlotte and Carrie Denoyer quickly took off in part due to the runaway success of the wide-ranging menu's burger.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The demure kitten heel adds just the right lift that transitions effortlessly from day to night, while padded insoles provide all-day comfort.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of all-day
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  • Oil jumped by more than 5% to $95 a barrel, while Asian stocks slid over worries the latest attacks point to protracted hostilities.
    — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Carriage negotiations between more traditional TV providers and the network owners regularly turn into protracted affairs, causing channel blackouts if not lawsuits.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of protracted
Adjective
  • These reservoirs are already at healthy levels, and prolonged rain events could force emergency releases.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Because of the state's prolonged drought and late frost, many of their usual food sources are unavailable, pushing them further into populated areas in search of food.
    — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of prolonged

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“Multiyear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multiyear. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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