Time periods:
* Annual: (adjective) referring to a year, e.g., "annual report"
* Yearly: (adjective/adverb) occurring once a year, e.g., "yearly salary"
* Per annum: (Latin phrase) meaning "per year," e.g., "interest rate per annum"
* Twelvemonth: (noun) a period of twelve months, e.g., "twelvemonth lease"
* Calendar year: (noun) a year as defined by the Gregorian calendar, e.g., "the 2023 calendar year"
* Fiscal year: (noun) a year as defined by a specific organization or government, e.g., "the company's fiscal year"
Specific points in time:
* Anniversary: (noun) the date on which an event occurred in a previous year, e.g., "wedding anniversary"
* Epoch: (noun) a period of time marked by significant events, e.g., "the Victorian epoch"
* Era: (noun) a period of time marked by distinctive features, e.g., "the Renaissance era"
* Season: (noun) a period of time marked by specific weather patterns, e.g., "rainy season"
* Cycle: (noun) a period of time that repeats itself, e.g., "the life cycle of a butterfly"
More creative options:
* Turn: (noun) a complete rotation, often used to describe a specific period in someone's life, e.g., "a new turn in my career"
* Stint: (noun) a period of time spent doing something, e.g., "a stint in the military"
* Phase: (noun) a distinct period of time, often with a specific purpose, e.g., "the experimental phase of the project"
* Passage: (noun) a period of time experienced, e.g., "the passage of time"
Remember: The best word to use will depend on the specific context and the nuance you want to convey.