as in yearly
occurring once every year
Much of the city's elite attend the museum's annual gala, and it has grown in prominence with each passing year. The couple had booked a cruise for their annual vacation away from the kids.
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as in yearbook
a book or magazine that is published once a year
The society releases an annual that includes all the proceedings of its meetings during the year
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Recent Examples of annual
Allana Smith, Freep.com, 9 July 2025
We’re always obsessed with the stellar picks that Oprah includes in her annual Favorite Things list.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 9 July 2025
Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
Botanical Name: Mentha Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Moist, well-draining
Soil pH: Neutral
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Petunias
These colorful annuals have an unusual scent that flies seem to hate.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
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Adjective
Organizers of the annual swim along Belle Isle aim to raise money to fund cancer research at the University of MIchigan Rogel Cancer Center.
—Allana Smith, Freep.com, 9 July 2025
We’re always obsessed with the stellar picks that Oprah includes in her annual Favorite Things list.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 9 July 2025
Noun
For a pot with a mixture of flowers, salvia and smaller annuals are great options for flowers that won’t take over in a pot.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
Botanical Name: Mentha Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Moist, well-draining
Soil pH: Neutral
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Petunias
These colorful annuals have an unusual scent that flies seem to hate.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annual
Adjective
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On average, yearly spending in the state is $137,773.—
Kendrick Marshall,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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This coming year will be the culmination of our yearly gathering in Park City for the Sundance Film Festival.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Rosales was so celebrated for his fix that the Cactus yearbook devoted a big feature story to him in 1991.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Set against the backdrop of the Stanford reunion, the short video contrasts classmates' yearbook photos with their current professions, ranging from Olympic athletes and surgeons to civil engineers, tech executives and creatives.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
Noun
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The building is self-managed, but the monthlies are a little steep at $1,654.—
Curbed Staff,
Curbed,
8 July 2025
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The monthlies total $1,256 and cover the communal laundry room, bike storage, and the residents’ garden courtyards, along with 24-hour security guards and a building porter.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Two valuable posts a week are better than one brilliant post quarterly.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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In the March quarterly rebalancing, DoorDash Inc., Williams-Sonoma Inc., TKO Group Holdings Inc. and Expand Energy Corp. were added to the S&P 500.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Join Hunter Harris and Peyton Dix for a special beauty edition of Lemme Say This —where bold conversations meet big laughs.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 July 2025
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Something is wrong in Brazilian filmmaker Davi Pretto’s fourth feature, Future Future, which world premieres in the Proxima Competition program of the 59th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) on Wednesday, July 9.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Genetic factors, immunosuppression (especially for those who have had organ transplants), and chronic inflammation can all raise a person’s risk.—
Stacey Colino,
Time,
9 July 2025
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The concert was an organ and poetry recital, about 40 minutes in duration.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The series premieres March 19 with two episodes, followed by one episode weekly.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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My friend soon asked for my help and came to my office weekly to learn how to manage their finances.—
Michelle Johnson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Pega 2, 3, 4: 2 p.m. (Day) and 9 p.m. (Night) daily.—
Jay Cannon,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Head coach Mike Vrabel has been reinforcing his new culture daily, instilling habits at practice, in the weight room and during meetings.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2025
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“Annual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annual. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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