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annuals

/ˈænjuəlz/ /ˈænjʊəlz/

Meanings
noun
An annual publication; a book, periodical, journal, report, comic book, yearbook, etc., which is published serially once a year, which may or may not be in addition to regular weekly or monthly publication.

Examples :

"The school library orders several comic book annuals each fall, featuring longer stories and special artwork not found in the regular monthly issues. "
media literature writing

Related Words

Illustration scheduling

scheduling verb

/ˈʃedjuːlɪŋ/ /ˈskedʒuːlɪŋ/

To create a time-schedule.

"The doctor's office is scheduling appointments for flu shots next week. "

Illustration publication

publication noun

/ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

The act of publishing printed or other matter.

"The publication of the school newsletter was delayed due to technical issues. "

Illustration pantomime

pantomime noun

/ˈpæntəˌmaɪm/ /ˈpantəˌmʌɪm/

A Classical comic actor, especially one who works mainly through gesture and mime.

"The pantomime entertained the children with silly gestures and exaggerated movements. "

Illustration naturally

naturally adverb

/ˈnætʃ(ə)ɹəli/

In a natural manner.

"Although he was unused to the situation, he tried to act naturally."

Illustration marigolds

marigolds noun

/ˈmæɹɪɡoʊldz/ /ˈmɛəɹɪɡoʊldz/

(genericised brand name, usually plural, sometimes with capital) A rubber glove, especially one for use in household cleaning.

"She put on her Marigolds before washing the dishes after dinner. "

Illustration perennial

perennial noun

/pəˈɹɛni.əl/

A perennial plant; a plant that is active throughout the year or survives for more than two growing seasons.

"The rose bushes in the garden are perennial, so we only need to plant them once. "

Illustration highlight

highlight noun

/ˈhaɪ.ˌlaɪt/

An area or a spot in a drawing, painting, or photograph that is strongly illuminated.

"The highlight on the painting of the sunset was a brilliant orange. "

Illustration featuring

featuring verb

/ˈfiːtʃərɪŋ/ /ˈfiːtʃərɪn/

To ascribe the greatest importance to something within a certain context.

"This week's math test is featuring fractions, so make sure you study them carefully. "

Illustration periodical

periodical noun

/ˌpɪriˈɑdɪkəl/ /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəl/

A publication issued regularly, but less frequently than daily.

"My mom subscribes to a cooking periodical that comes out once a month. "

Illustration published

published verb

/ˈpʌblɪʃt/

To issue (something, such as printed work) for distribution and/or sale.

"Most of the sketches Faulkner published in 1925 appeared in the Sunday magazine section of the New Orleans Times-Picayune."

Illustration germinates

germinates verb

/ˈdʒɜːrmɪneɪts/ /ˈdʒɜːmɪneɪts/

Of a seed, to begin to grow, to sprout roots and leaves.

"The bean seed germinates after a few days of watering. "

Illustration recommends

recommends verb

/ˌrɛkəˈmɛndz/ /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnz/

To bestow commendation on; to represent favourably; to suggest, endorse or encourage as an appropriate choice.

"The board recommends Philips, given his ample experience in similar positions."