as in books
a publication that appears at regular intervals
subscribed to three new periodicals
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Recent Examples of periodicals
Designate a place near the entryway for all mail, periodicals, and paper forms.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
His houses were featured in such prominent periodicals as Life magazine in the 1950s and Vogue in 1972.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
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
News of Dye’s effort circulated widely within the conservative movement press, including in the periodicals Human Events and Liberty Lobby, as well as hyper-local conservative newspapers like the Birmingham Independent in Alabama.
—Time, 7 Oct. 2025
Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
His houses were featured in such prominent periodicals as Life magazine in the 1950s and Vogue in 1972.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
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
News of Dye’s effort circulated widely within the conservative movement press, including in the periodicals Human Events and Liberty Lobby, as well as hyper-local conservative newspapers like the Birmingham Independent in Alabama.
—Time, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for periodicals
Noun
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The rooms are stocked with artwork by some of the area’s most respected artists, books and vintage magazines from local bookstores, and products sourced from nearby shops.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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The snug, with books, board games and curiosities lining its comfortable seating, is the perfect spot for a nightcap or a quiet moment.—
Felicity Capon,
TheWeek,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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British newspapers had not reported on the relationship, and American magazines had offending articles cut out before going on sale.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Worked in a print shop, a garage, delivered newspapers for a while.—
Mary Gaitskill,
New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As The New York Times has reported, the Goddard’s tens of thousands of books, documents, and journals have shaped our sense of the world, from the ocean to the sky.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Unfortunately, these outdated notions remain prevalent in scientific journals and science journalism.—
Kevin Omland,
The Conversation,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In one recent prosecution, the Department of Justice charged a father-son duo with attempting to drive more than 300 rifles and pistols, plus ammunition and magazines, over the Mexican border.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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British newspapers had not reported on the relationship, and American magazines had offending articles cut out before going on sale.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Though the British monarchy has little everyday political power, the organs of the state still draw their authority from the throne.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
20 Feb. 2026
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Our immune system goes into overdrive trying to fight the infection off, triggering inflammation that can impair blood flow and damage tissues and organs.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
20 Feb. 2026
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Looking at technical bulletins some of these screens had issues with bubbles and delamination and that could be the issue.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
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The former Congresswoman's name comes up in various files released by the Justice Department, all of which appear to be as part of news bulletins shared amongst the FBI.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Periodicals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periodicals. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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