Synonyms of periodical

periodical 1 of 2

adjective

ˌpir-ē-ˈä-di-kəl 

1

as in serial

appearing in parts or numbers that follow regularly

a periodical town newsletter that is supported by local advertisers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• serial
• serialized
• episodic
• sequential
• periodic
• successive
• recurrent
• regular
• recurring

2

as in recurrent

occurring or appearing at intervals

periodical announcements from airline personnel concerning the delay

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recurrent
• recurring
• periodic
• continual
• intermittent
• seasonal
• serial
• occasional
• on-and-off
• rhythmic
• cyclic
• sporadic
• alternate
• alternating
• spasmodic
• irregular
• aperiodic
• erratic
• fitful
• spotty
• unsteady

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuous
• constant
• incessant
• eternal
• unceasing
• perpetual
• everlasting
• interminable

3

as in frequent

appearing or occurring repeatedly from time to time

periodical visits to the dentist will help keep your teeth healthy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• frequent
• periodic
• regular
• repeated
• steady
• constant
• continual
• habitual
• recurrent
• intermittent
• recurring
• chronic
• hourly
• cyclic
• usual
• confirmed
• round-the-clock
• inveterate
• expected
• around-the-clock
• 24-7

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• infrequent
• irregular
• occasional
• unusual
• unexpected
• episodic
• inconstant

periodical

2 of 2

noun

as in newspaper

a publication that appears at regular intervals

subscribed to three new periodicals

Synonyms & Similar Words

• newspaper
• journal
• magazine
• book
• organ
• bulletin
• gazette
• paper
• serial
• mag
• zine
• newsletter
• rag
• review
• yearbook
• weekly
• edition
• diurnal
• bimonthly
• daily
• quarterly
• monthly
• annual
• tabloid
• biweekly
• semimonthly
• semiweekly
• pictorial
• fanzine
• triweekly
• digest
• sheet
• newsmagazine
• little magazine
• supplement
• broadside
• newsweekly
• tab
• extra
• slick

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of periodical

Adjective

Like any outlet covering Congress, media working for TMZ must be credentialed by the Senate and House periodical press galleries. — Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 15 Apr. 2026

Beginning in the 1890s, three successive Henry Wallaces — father, son, and grandson — held the editor’s pen at the influential periodical, Wallaces’ Farmer. — Andrew Klumpp, Des Moines Register, 22 Mar. 2026

Noun

When word spread that the Chief Librarian of the Army was paying a visit, soldiers rushed to request their favorite periodicals and book genres. — Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026

The periodical had 6,000 subscribers and a circulation of 20,000 copies. — Ed Simon, JSTOR Daily, 7 Oct. 2026