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a publication that appears at regular intervals
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Recent Examples of periodicals
The center’s resources—all free—include more than a million books and periodicals, with 400 terminals and 75 staff members available to help dig through them.
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Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Galaxy, Analog, and Amazing Stories, those three periodicals – and our bathroom was piled high.
—Ben Mankiewicz, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Heuermann is an avid ready of books and periodicals, Toulon told ABC News.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 4 June 2026
However, these publications predated the widespread use of the term magazine for periodicals.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 May 2026
The gala’s funds support acquisitions of garments and accessories, but also the institute’s reference library, which holds over 800 periodicals and 1,500 designer files pertaining to the history of fashion and clothing, dating back to the sixteenth century.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
Amazing was part of a thriving genre of periodicals that included Astounding Stories of Super-Science (later Analog Science Fiction and Fact) and Galaxy Science Fiction.
—Chris Klimek, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
Additionally, the agency is seeking price changes for first-class mail products, periodicals, marketing mail and package services.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Designate a place near the entryway for all mail, periodicals, and paper forms.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Galaxy, Analog, and Amazing Stories, those three periodicals – and our bathroom was piled high.
—Ben Mankiewicz, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Heuermann is an avid ready of books and periodicals, Toulon told ABC News.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 4 June 2026
However, these publications predated the widespread use of the term magazine for periodicals.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 May 2026
The gala’s funds support acquisitions of garments and accessories, but also the institute’s reference library, which holds over 800 periodicals and 1,500 designer files pertaining to the history of fashion and clothing, dating back to the sixteenth century.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
Amazing was part of a thriving genre of periodicals that included Astounding Stories of Super-Science (later Analog Science Fiction and Fact) and Galaxy Science Fiction.
—Chris Klimek, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
Additionally, the agency is seeking price changes for first-class mail products, periodicals, marketing mail and package services.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Designate a place near the entryway for all mail, periodicals, and paper forms.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for periodicals
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According to the editors, both of these books embody the company’s ethos by modeling formal ambition, emotional depth, and a willingness to engage difficult questions.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The service has allowed some community building to develop, from distributing food or participating in World Cup collectible sticker books.—
Amna Subhan for the AJC,
AJC.com,
11 June 2026
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Five thousand Cubs fans who had read all about it in their city’s newspapers met him with jeers when his train arrived at Chicago’s Union Station.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Why reading is good for your brain Bone, a senior research fellow in statistics and epidemiology at University College London, said these events might not necessarily mean more adults are leisure reading, which can include physical and e-books, magazines and newspapers.—
Sneha Dhandapani,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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This also comes in handy for journals or appointment books that don’t come with ribbons or elastic bookmarks.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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Zubboli An institution in Assisi, this historic shop is set right on the main piazza and sells handbound journals, stationery, and other paper goods, in addition to books.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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The unique red rock buttes often show up in movies, calendars and magazines.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Bullet casings were found scattered about, and two magazines and a box of ammunition that was on a couch immediately beneath the window from where Jennings fired the rifle were also seized.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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The rostrum is covered in what is called Ampullae of Lorenzini, which are specialized sensory organs filled with gel that conduct electricity and allow the goblin sharks to search for squid, fish and crustaceans in the dark.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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Alcohol affects multiple systems throughout the body, acting as a toxin that can compromise vital organs over time, according to the doctor.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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Programming and Content The programming of teleSUR is mainly composed of news programs and includes news bulletins almost every hour.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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Automotive website The Drive reported both Nissan and Toyota have recently issued service bulletins to dealers with instructions on rationing motor oil stocks due to an impending shortage.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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“Periodicals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periodicals. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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