variants
or cyclical
as in periodic
happening again and again in the same order
cyclic changes in the weather the cyclical nature of history
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Recent Examples of cyclic
The warming and cooling of tropical waters in the eastern Pacific Ocean is a cyclical and naturally occurring phenomenon that involves shifts in trade winds and changes in sea-surface temperatures.
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Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
The steady narrowing of the deficit in recent months, alongside strengthening freight conditions, suggests that the market is not only stabilizing but also transitioning into the early stages of a cyclical recovery.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
Watch the cyclical trade Jimmy Lee of Wealth Consulting Group said cyclicals are the best play regardless of how the CPI report comes out.
—Frank Holland, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
However, like most interior design trends, tastes and principles are cyclical, and nothing is ever truly over.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
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Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
The steady narrowing of the deficit in recent months, alongside strengthening freight conditions, suggests that the market is not only stabilizing but also transitioning into the early stages of a cyclical recovery.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
Watch the cyclical trade Jimmy Lee of Wealth Consulting Group said cyclicals are the best play regardless of how the CPI report comes out.
—Frank Holland, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
However, like most interior design trends, tastes and principles are cyclical, and nothing is ever truly over.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cyclic
Adjective
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However, when the state incurs one of its periodic budget crises, the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund has also been tapped for expenses that have little, if any, connection to greenhouse gases.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Looking along the vertical axis from head to toe, the researchers charted how hems rose and fell in periodic curves over time and fit their findings to a mathematical model.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Arched French doors—a recurrent design motif throughout the property—open onto twin Juliet balconies with panoramic lake views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Their 2024-25 showcased a recurrent theme at Anfield, whereby transfer spending waned.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Lenovo rates the 5,100mAh cell at 13 hours of continuous battery life, which is impressive, and for barely over a hundred bucks this one is a steal.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Judith Martin's Miss Manners column has chronicled the continuous rise and fall of American manners since 1978.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Cyclic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cyclic. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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