as in books
a publication that appears at regular intervals
subscribed to three new periodicals
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of periodicals
Designate a place near the entryway for all mail, periodicals, and paper forms.
—
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
-
Every month, Emma Alpern and Jasmine Vojdani recommend new fiction and nonfiction books.—
Jasmine Vojdani,
Vulture,
5 Mar. 2026
-
Just nine sentences from nine different books, very granular.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
At a time when thousands of local newspapers across the nation have folded in the face of plummeting web traffic, advertising losses and shifting reader habits, the rebirth of a community news outlet is rare.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
-
Growing up, Silva-Soto joined her mom’s long shifts cleaning houses and delivering stacks of Journal Inquirer newspapers.—
Anna Heqimi,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
However, Secretary Kennedy has made no secret of his disdain for mainstream medical journals.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2026
-
For decades, pharmaceutical marketing focused on physicians by advertising in medical journals, visits by sales representatives and providing free samples.—
Anna Chorniy,
The Conversation,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Chas Newkey-Burden has been part of The Week Digital team for more than a decade and a journalist for 25 years, starting out on the irreverent football weekly 90 Minutes, before moving to lifestyle magazines Loaded and Attitude.—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
2 Mar. 2026
-
Dozens of newspapers and magazines were launched, and for the first time in forty years people formed organizations without securing approval from the state.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The projectile took a path through tissue and muscle but avoided vital organs and left the back of his neck, Gross testified earlier in the trial, which began last week.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 6,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Mar. 2026
-
Over four decades, the regime has bureaucratized the clergy, tying seminaries, mosques and religious foundations ever more tightly to the organs of power.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
The position oversees the preparation and review of briefs, bulletins, Participating Insurer bulletins and other communications, and legal opinions, ensuring all work products are accurate, timely, and compliant with applicable laws.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated February 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
-
These bulletins, thousands of which can be found on Russian social-media and messaging platforms, usually include the soldier’s name, date of birth, call sign, battalion, and physical details that could help identify him, such as tattoos and scars.—
Sophie Spiegelberger,
New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Periodicals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periodicals. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
