almanac

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Recent Examples of almanac The almanac predicts above-normal temperatures and rainfall. Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 Nine months of starlight and sea air—chess, books, sewing, the sextant and the nautical almanac, bibulous pit stops in scenic ports—ended abruptly one March morning when a sperm whale smashed a hole in their boat. Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025 Normal high temperatures for May are typically an average of around 72 degrees, according to the NWS weather almanac. Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 27 May 2025 Meanwhile, the almanac will release its fall outlook later this summer, continuing its role as a traditional guide for seasonal expectations across the country. Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for almanac
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Noun
  • The numbers here are a compendium from several sources including Lancet, Nature and several public health and weather websites; mileage may vary.
    Cory Franklin, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
  • The academy’s compendium of Complete Rules for the 98th Oscars runs 50 pages.
    Paul Grein, Billboard, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • For party decor, nursery accents, or seasonal flair, fabric garlands are a no-sew, low-effort way to make use of scraps.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2025
  • Prior to the 2024 market, the city’s street department had covered the costs of trash pickup and some setup for the market, which included light, wreath and garland installation.
    Jake Allen, IndyStar, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The May 29 symposium, which Anderson attended, examined not only the study’s highlights but also ways to address them.
    Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
  • The upper two floors are devoted to socializing and creativity, with a library bar, symposium, recording studio, piano lounge, and private dining rooms.
    Anna Haines, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • Man on the Run peaked at No. 28, while the singles compilation only climbed to No. 34.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
  • The latter appeared on the 1998 Microphones compilation Tests.
    Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Down through the generations, Milton’s epic has drawn intense responses and sharp debate from readers and critics: Was Satan the poem’s true hero?
    Katherine Howell, National Review, 24 July 2025
  • Still, Ewen has noticed that his readers—who presumably have a more sophisticated understanding of credit-card rewards than the average person—are having a hard time figuring out how to use theirs.
    Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 24 July 2025
Noun
  • Levin previously wrote and directed My Valentine, a feature-length episode of the Hulu/Blumhouse horror anthology series titled Into the Dark.
    Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
  • The streamer has reportedly ordered a fourth season of Murphy’s Monster anthology series, this time centered around infamous (alleged) axe murderer Lizzie Borden.
    Andy Swift, TVLine, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • Considering that the accompanying soundtrack album has been conquering the charts as well, sequels are all but inevitable.
    Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 2 Aug. 2025
  • Along with all the classic hits, Johnston said the Doobies are including four songs from the new album on the current tour.
    Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • An ode to memory and loss, this rule-defying chapbook was published as part of the New Generation African Poets: A Chapbook Box Set (Akashic Books, 2020) co-edited by Kwame Dawes and Chris Abani.
    Wanjeri Gakuru July 11, Literary Hub, 11 July 2025
  • They’re told to read The Proletarian’s Pocketbook (a real chapbook containing inspirational quotes from such revolutionary luminaries as Karl Marx and Malcolm X) and to immediately suspect any strangers.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 3 July 2025

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“Almanac.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/almanac. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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