calendar year
noun
1
: a period of a year beginning and ending with the dates that are conventionally accepted as marking the beginning and end of a numbered year
2
: a period of time equal in length to that of the year in the calendar conventionally in use
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In the last calendar year, Brown is 14-6 with a 2.25 ERA in 31 starts.
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Levi Weaver, New York Times, 11 July 2025
The White House argues that Trump’s policies have helped stabilize a manufacturing sector that lost more than 100,000 jobs in President Joe Biden’s final calendar year in office.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
Passengers can earn future flight credit and bonuses throughout the calendar year by flying JSX.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
Country Music Hall of Fame member Travis will be honored as the recipient of the ACM milestone award, which is presented to a country music artist, duo/group or industry leader for outstanding achievements in country music during the preceding calendar year.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 9 July 2025
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Levi Weaver, New York Times, 11 July 2025
The White House argues that Trump’s policies have helped stabilize a manufacturing sector that lost more than 100,000 jobs in President Joe Biden’s final calendar year in office.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
Passengers can earn future flight credit and bonuses throughout the calendar year by flying JSX.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
Country Music Hall of Fame member Travis will be honored as the recipient of the ACM milestone award, which is presented to a country music artist, duo/group or industry leader for outstanding achievements in country music during the preceding calendar year.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 9 July 2025
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“Calendar year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calendar%20year. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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