newspaper

noun

ˈnüz-ˌpā-pər How to pronounce newspaper (audio)
Definition of newspapernext
as in periodical
a publication that appears at regular intervals liked to read the newspaper every morning

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Recent Examples of newspaper Though New York magazine’s former critic, Adam Platt, famously dropped anonymity way back in 2013, the first newspaper critic to unmask themself was Alison Cook of the Houston Chronicle in 2012; even Gold unmasked himself in 2015. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026 The snake hunt was featured on TV newscasts and in newspaper articles. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 The ‘toy department’ gets serious In the heyday of newspapers, the sports page helped sell subscriptions. — Alex Volonte, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026 Eons ago, the storefront housed the Miami Beach Tribune, a 1930s newspaper. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for newspaper
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newspaper
  1. periodical
  2. magazine
  3. journal
  4. book
  5. paper
  6. gazette
  7. bulletin
  8. organ
Noun
  • Operating for nearly a century, Algani began in 1927 as a modest seller of newspapers, periodicals, and postcards before evolving into one of the city’s first international newsstands.
    — Eleonora Giordani, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026
  • People who might be lucky to have a roof over their heads gathered there to read American books and periodicals, watch American movies, listen to lectures about America, tap their toes to jazz from America.
    — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of periodical
Noun
  • Rich tried to vocalize his concerns, writing about the dangers in columns for outlets like Time magazine.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Also on the lobby level, a corner shop sells downloadable newspapers and magazines, snacks, and classic Penguin paperbacks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of magazine
Noun
  • The current credit ecosystem arose in the mid-19th century, as science emerged as a profession alongside the rise of the modern scientific journal.
    — Jeffrey S. Flier, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The club recently published an official Field Guide, a journal (available at events) that includes a list of sites and recording prompts, as well as space to log metadata and the stories behind the sounds.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of journal
Noun
  • There's a fittingly witchy gift shop filled with all sorts of tchotchkes and collectibles, including spell books, tarot cards, cups for reading tea leaves, and a selection of history books.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Brower and her partner, Aspen Simone, dug into books about pigeon behavior and their history with humans.
    — KYLE MELNICK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of book
Noun
  • The paper also obtained a video showing Rodriguez speaking with parents at a baseball field.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Guests including Camille Cottin, Cynthia Erivo and Greta Lee stopped to marvel at a display with photographs and personal papers from Schlumberger, an otherwise private and discrete figure who was part of Paris’ Café Society.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of paper
Noun
  • The complete details of the second decree are supposed to be published in the government gazette on Thursday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The National Assembly passed the laws in July 2024, but the final approved wording was not published in the country’s official gazette until last week, at which time the law became effective.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Definition of gazette
Noun
  • In a bulletin sent to airlines late last month, Boeing told operators the glitch is not an immediate safety issue.
    — Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026
  • All flaggers are now required to reach their jobsites by hitching a ride on a nearby subway instead of walking through the tunnels, according to a service bulletin sent Monday to all subway staff and obtained by the Daily News.
    — Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of bulletin
Noun
  • Many are in their 30s and 40s — adults whose organ failure can be traced back to childhood obesity.
    — Babak J. Orandi, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Sarsour, who has Type 2 diabetes, lost more than 30 pounds while detained by ICE, and his blood sugar levels were checked only once a month, putting him at risk of organ failure or death, his attorneys said.
    — Cybele Mayes-Osterman, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of organ

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