calendars

noun

plural of calendar
as in schedules
a listing of things to be presented or considered (as at a concert or play) the calendar of upcoming events at the state fair will be available tomorrow

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Recent Examples of calendars The record primarily collects new arrangements of music from Björk’s 2004 album Medúlla, fine-tuned in extensive rehearsals made possible amid the empty calendars of the COVID-19 era. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026 Just as leap years keep our calendars in alignment with Earth’s orbit around the Sun, leap seconds have kept our timekeeping aligned with Earth’s daily rotation. — Vahe Peroomian, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026 Advent calendars are the gift that gives all month long, a fact that has helped their popularity skyrocket in America over the past several years. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 The Roxy and Whisky, which are currently not part of Live on Sunset, have shows listed on their calendars for November 14. — Katherine Turman, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 The pandemic initially appeared to offer an opportunity for that reset, with conversations emerging around shifting wholesale calendars, forecasting and other longstanding industry practices. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026 The project aims to run AI locally rather than rely entirely on cloud services, with Ajax intended to handle tasks such as web searches, browsing, email, calendars, and other daily activities. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026 Campaigns follow marketing calendars; platforms follow engagement. — Matt Jayson, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Separately, Forbes personal-shopper writers Steven John and Alexandra Garret named the Skylight Calendar 2 among the best digital family calendars on the market. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calendars
  1. schedules
  2. agendas
  3. programs
Noun
  • An article published by the American Academy of Family Physicians recommends operating below maximum capacity to leave room in provider schedules for last-minute patients and emergencies.
    — Ajay Prasad, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Here’s a look at the scores and schedules involving Miami-Dade and Broward County schools for the seventh weekend of games.
    — D’Joumbarey Moreau, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of schedules
Noun
  • Bibb claimed the group is also in talks with members of Congress about aligning their agendas.
    — Isabella Murray, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Keeping strong teachers is a smart investment — not just through pay, but through classroom resources, professional development and policies that let teachers focus on teaching rather than navigating shifting social or political agendas.
    — Joe Fleckenstein, Baltimore Sun, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of agendas
Noun
  • Hyatt transformed the resort with six new buildings, including additional guest houses; all 117 rooms have also been overhauled, and there is a new pool as well as tons of new activities and programs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The White House has formally sent Congress proposed legislation that would impose mandatory minimum sentences on those convicted of fraud involving federal benefit programs, according to a copy of it seen by Semafor.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of programs

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“Calendars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calendars. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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