Weeknotes 35: A Synonym, Except When It Isn’t
Chicago
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Our triannual guilty pleasure franchise is back with the latest season of The Bachelorette. We’re in a fantasy league with a dozen other friends: the winner gets some cash, the loser gets a truly horrible thematic prize, and we all get something to chat about on a Monday night.
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I actually hate the concept of a “guilty pleasure.” There are not good or bad things to like. Enjoy the things you enjoy!
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Words are outstanding:
Triannual is commonly used to mean one of two things: occurring once every three years or occurring three times per year. It is a synonym of the less commonly used triennial, which can mean every three years or lasting for three years.
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See also: “Bi- vs Biannual vs Biennial”
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