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
Rob Wile, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
After peaking in June 2022 at an annual rate of 7.88%, the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of price increases, the PCE Index, has shown significant progress.
—Jill Schlesinger, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
Katie Boué, Outside Online, 5 Aug. 2024
To support all the different stages of butterflies and other pollinators, consider planting other annuals, perennials, and other shrubs with different bloom times throughout the season.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2024
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That's a bit hotter than the 2.4% annual rate in September, which was the slowest pace since President Joe Biden’s first full month in office.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
After peaking in June 2022 at an annual rate of 7.88%, the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of price increases, the PCE Index, has shown significant progress.
—Jill Schlesinger, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Similar to many annuals, full-sun is a common requirement for perennials.
—Katie Boué, Outside Online, 5 Aug. 2024
To support all the different stages of butterflies and other pollinators, consider planting other annuals, perennials, and other shrubs with different bloom times throughout the season.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2024
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The 49ers have a 43-19 record under Shanahan following a bye, compared to 25-36 before the yearly one-week break.Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Equal to the member's yearly congressional salary, the payments are provided regardless of how wealthy the deceased lawmaker was.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
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The yearbook’s most Dadaist — and potentially criminal — entry is a student who rides a zebra while wearing a sweatshirt advertising Cheetos corn puffs.Nico Lang, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2024
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The pictures in his yearbook reflect this hodgepodge: A senior poses with a private plane and red sports car rented by his father, while another in camouflage military dress slings a hunting rifle over his shoulders.Nico Lang, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2024
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This week is all about Manhattan living and high-ish monthlies.Clio Chang, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2024
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Premiums for accident insurance, for example, can range from $6 to $20 monthly per employee for basic coverage, according to UnitedHealthcare.Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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For example, there’s the $7-per-month add-on, billed quarterly, that’s all about international sports, specifically soccer, with ESPN and Fox’s Deportes channels, plus Real Madrid’s proprietary channel.Dan Reilly, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2024
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All of this is supported by the rhythm of regular touch-bases, including company-wide meetings, quarterlies, retreats and performance reviews.Scott Snider, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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The iOS version of the app costs $14.99, and the Android edition goes for $5.49.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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Fox and Telemundo's pre-existing World Cup deal had already included the 2023 edition, preventing a bidding process.Tim Baysinger, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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The organ is split into six different segments, and sections of thickened tissue are said to correlate to spells of colder weather.Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
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Conditions associated with high ferritin levels include: Hemochromatosis: With this condition, the body absorbs and stores too much iron, leading to iron buildup in organs such as the liver, pancreas, and heart.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Colts are on a teeter-totter weekly — all eight of their games have been decided by six points or fewer.Jack Magruder, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Additional episodes will drop in the same slot weekly.Lynette Rice, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2024
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Le Penguin 61 Lewis Street 203-717-1200 Open daily for lunch and dinner.John Mariani, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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These nostalgic Ghostbusters treats will also be available for a limited time in a six-count assorted box (which includes Ghostbusters Cookies N’ Creme Doughnut, Slimer Doughnut, Ecto-Sprinkled Doughnut, and Chocolate Iced with Halloween Sprinkles) delivered fresh daily to select grocery retailers.Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Annual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annual. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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