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annual vs yearlong

Both 'annual' and 'yearlong' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Annual' refers to something that happens once a year, while 'yearlong' means lasting for the entire year.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 737 views

annual

The word 'annual' is correct and commonly used in English to describe something that happens once a year.

Use 'annual' to describe events, reports, or activities that occur once every year.

Examples:

The company holds its annual meeting in December.
She received an annual bonus for her hard work.

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Second annual fundraiser for the Surfers United Retirement Fund.
Lords are making their annual trips home.
Nor should the ISD require annual renewal.
The estimated total annual amount is EUR 7000000.
This weekend is the annual Regimental Ball.
Our annual Christmas party is tonight.
Our first annual live zombie shooting contest.
Carmen Tibideaux needed volunteers for the annual NYADA piano tuning.
Widespread obesity and the annual Pawnee Harvest Festival.
With assets generating an annual income of 200,000 euros.
Our annual shareholders meeting's in six months.
Each year the Commission has traditionally presented an annual legislative programme.
To provide for a broader annual review.
Just got my annual trace metals report.
Besides, tonight is our annual leftover dinner.
All proceeds benefit the annual founder's day celebration.
The annual Western States Funeral Directors Conference.
All proceeds benefit the annual Founder's Day Celebration.
Its assessment is presented in the annual Progress Report.
This approach frames the Community's annual humanitarian aid programming strategy.

Alternatives:

yearly
once-a-year
annualized
per annum
annually

yearlong

The term 'yearlong' is also correct and used to describe something that lasts for the entire year.

Use 'yearlong' to describe durations or periods that span the entire year.

Examples:

She took a yearlong sabbatical to travel around the world.
The project was a yearlong endeavor.

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This is the culmination of a yearlong investigation.
George, I can tell, you're as excited as we are, as you begin this, your yearlong reign as our Titan king! Yippee!
For me, it was a yearlong street fight.
You'll have completed a yearlong fellowship in less than six months, and I'll have kicked the bucket.
This destruction idea turned into a yearlong project that I called Goodbye Art, where each and every piece of art had to be destroyed after its creation.
The beloved explorer lands his dirigible, the Spirit of Adventure, in New Hampshire this week, completing a yearlong expedition to the lost world.
Every seven years, designer Stefan Sagmeister closes his New York studio for a yearlong sabbatical to rejuvenate and refresh their creative outlook. He explains the often overlooked value of time off and shows the innovative projects inspired by his time in Bali.
Starting right now, a yearlong juice cleanse.
The beloved explorer lands his dirigible the Spirit of Adventure, in New Hampshire this week, completing a yearlong expedition to the lost world.

Alternatives:

all-year
full-year
entire-year
year-round
throughout the year

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