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 Halloween Advent calendars have become a festive way to count down to the big night, turning the days leading up to Halloween into a series of small surprises. — ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026 Those everyday inputs became visible calendars, reminders, shopping lists, and family plans. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 Still, tech CEOs may want to keep their calendars free next spring. — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The beauty of two calendars Glandt is a big believer in having a digital and physical calendar. — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 16 Aug. 2026 By Getting Out of Your Own Way, Schore argues that our greatest losses rarely occur on our calendars. — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026 To be fair, the larger creative arc of Hollywood bends towards unoriginality — just look no further than the sequel-laden film release calendars. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026 For example, Gemini Intelligence can connect information from messages, calendars, maps and other Google services, then suggest or carry out next steps, such as checking availability, comparing travel options, or beginning a restaurant reservation. — Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026 Every fan should mark the following 20 non-district games on their calendars. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calendars
  1. schedules
  2. agendas
  3. programs
Noun
  • Beyond noise and blanket fixes, couples with mismatched schedules can try staggered bedtimes and silent alarms.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026
  • But visitors come primarily for theme parks, conventions, cruises and vacations, and whose schedules are already packed.
    — Rich Bradley, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of schedules
Noun
  • Debt hawks have been warning policymakers for some time that the nation’s fiscal path is unsustainable, and the issue is increasingly rising up voters’ agendas in the run-up to midterms later this year.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Many left in search of leaders who place the interests of their communities above the agendas of national political parties.
    — Yuripzy Morgan, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of agendas
Noun
  • Proposition 1, the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026, would provide billions of dollars for affordable housing development, expand homeownership programs and invest in solutions to address the state's chronic issue with homelessness.
    — Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In contrast to the other programs Teonic has led, the Bears are not in need of a turnaround, having won at least eight games in 13 of the past 19 full seasons and advanced to the Class 6A quarterfinals last season.
    — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of programs

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“Calendars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calendars. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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