Thesaurus results for YEARLY

yearly

adjective

Definition of yearly

as in annual

occurring once every year The department store has a yearly clearance sale that attracts shoppers from all over the region.

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Recent Examples of yearly The company reports royalties monthly, rather than the twice-yearly or annual statements common in the industry, and is working toward weekly and eventually real-time reporting, Niv said. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2026 With the turning of the season from summer into fall comes the yearly drop in temperatures. — Corky Carroll, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2026 Most working-age Medi-Cal members will face twice-yearly eligibility reviews. — Lisette Islas, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026 Latinobarómetro, a yearly poll taken in 17 countries, is an important opinion survey in the region, but should not only be considered on its own. — Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for yearly

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In the West Bund, a former industrial waterfront turned arts district, where more museums are joining its riverside row, the annual West Bund Art and Design fair will draw galleries from across Asia and beyond in the same weeks.

— Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
But anyone who understands basic botany knows the math doesn’t add up, and this has become a deceptive annual pattern.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of annual

Adjective

The organization also offers free monthly home maintenance workshops to help homeowners tackle basic preventative repairs and vet contractors.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
While reporting sales on a monthly basis, which keeps the mystery out of the top-line number, Costco only reports its membership numbers quarterly.

— Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of monthly

Adjective

Air Greenland has committed to as many as six weekly flights between Copenhagen and Ilulissat during next year’s peak summer months, and Icelandair will also fly large jets from its Keflavik hub.

— James Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Residents should still fill their organics container first, since weekly curbside collection may come before the next Claw pickup.

— Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

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