Synonyms of cyclic

cyclic

adjective

variants or cyclical

as in periodic

happening again and again in the same order

cyclic changes in the weather

the cyclical nature of history

Related Words

• periodic
• recurrent
• continuous
• daily
• continual
• alternate
• intermittent
• recurring
• continued
• continuing
• diurnal
• regular
• frequent
• perpetual
• incessant
• day-to-day
• uninterrupted
• unbroken
• everlasting
• nonstop
• quotidian
• unceasing
• unremitting
• ceaseless

Dissimilar Words

• monthly
• weekly
• yearly
• irregular
• occasional
• infrequent
• erratic
• sporadic
• spasmodic
• spastic
• interrupted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cyclic

In the same way that somebody brings something to a new Harry Potter series or a James Bond or something of that nature that has a kind of cyclical storytelling element with different repeating archetypes. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026

The cyclical nature of the restaurant industry — with lucrative months often surrounding the holiday season but fallow times during summer vacations and the start of the year — led the couple to consider hanging on, but also added stress. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Formerly weak or cyclical sectors start showing relative strength. — Thomas Hartmann, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Wemlinger says the cyclical nature of design trends has brought these colors back, but the nostalgia factor is changing how they’re used. — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026