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as in serial
appearing in parts or numbers that follow regularly
a periodical town newsletter that is supported by local advertisers
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as in recurrent
occurring or appearing at intervals
periodical announcements from airline personnel concerning the delay
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as in frequent
appearing or occurring repeatedly from time to time
periodical visits to the dentist will help keep your teeth healthy
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as in newspaper
a publication that appears at regular intervals
subscribed to three new periodicals
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Recent Examples of periodical
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
As is customary in the comics periodical market, there are 10 cover variants available from artists including Finch, Tony Moore, Lorenzo De Felici, Eric Canete and Ryan Ottley, that customers can order through their retailer.
—Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 12 Dec. 2025
There is a reason why the apocalyptic bromides about the state of print haven’t come to fruition, other than for disposable periodicals and newspapers.
—Literary Hub, 24 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
One of Bowie’s biggest inspirations seems to have been a periodical also called The Spectator, which was published between 1711 and 1712.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
As is customary in the comics periodical market, there are 10 cover variants available from artists including Finch, Tony Moore, Lorenzo De Felici, Eric Canete and Ryan Ottley, that customers can order through their retailer.
—Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
After the lawsuit was filed, the jail changed its mail policy, and softcover books as well as periodicals published by the nonprofit were accepted into the jail.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 12 Dec. 2025
There is a reason why the apocalyptic bromides about the state of print haven’t come to fruition, other than for disposable periodicals and newspapers.
—Literary Hub, 24 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for periodical
Adjective
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Curry, the acclaimed actor known for his roles in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and It, played serial killer and rapist Billy Flynn in the fifth and sixth seasons of the show.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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The serial entrepreneur then rebranded the venture to a personal training platform Sweat App, which garnered an online community of 50 million members.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In central defence, Antonio Rudiger and Eder Militao have suffered recurrent injuries, a situation surely influenced by Madrid’s intense schedule.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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While research into how different foods and drinks impact urinary tract infections is still ongoing, dietary changes may be worth discussing with a doctor, especially for people with recurrent infections.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Omar, a frequent Trump target, was unharmed.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
30 Jan. 2026
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His frequent television appearances are playing well inside the White House.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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In a letter obtained by CNN, the newspaper’s White House reporters banded together to defend some of the desks facing major cutbacks.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
29 Jan. 2026
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With over 40 articles published in the alternative weekly newspaper The Austin Chronicle, Mars has established herself as a prominent voice in music journalism.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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That's just the way that the escalating serialized drama has to be built.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Jan. 2026
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Each set comes with a serialized Certificate of Authenticity and the final lot, set number 232, also comes with the three original dies used to strike the coins.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
10 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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This was and is a non-recurring, cyclical business totally dependent on transaction volumes, which fluctuate with economic cycles and interest rates.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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This will be a semi-recurring role that films in January and February.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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While crews will try to keep disruptions to a minimum, periodic lane closures and short-term detours will be inevitable, Mendoza said.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
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Boyd also reached for periodic forkfuls, especially of the chocolate, while Wheeler limited his intake to coffee.—
Nell Freudenberger,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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The study is published in the journal Advanced Materials.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Jan. 2026
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The findings were published in the journal Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Periodical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periodical. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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