SEASONAL Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

seasonal

adjective

Definition of seasonal

as in rhythmic

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Recent Examples of seasonal Meteorologists generally caution that seasonal forecasts months in advance carry significant uncertainty, especially when predicting conditions for specific locations. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026 The harvest’s fleeting nature means the window to catch these seasonal delights is closing, so pull up a seat before the season makes its inevitable exit. — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The Allens hope to eventually expand the menu to seasonal drinks and some pastries, but Revivalist won’t be a place where shoppers can grab a pour over. — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026 North House Folk School hosts a huge variety of classes as well as seasonal festivals. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seasonal

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Adjective

Across 17 tracks, guitar riffs curdle into sheets of distortion, melodies dissolve into electronic hiss, and grooves are chronically interrupted by fresh rhythmic detours.

— Arman Khan, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2026
Just over four years ago in May 2022, 10-year-old Ukrainian rhythmic gymnast Sasha Paskal and her mother, Maria, were enjoying some time together in the scenic seaside village of Zatoka in the Odesa region of southwestern Ukraine.

— Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

Definition of rhythmic

Adjective

Reformation has tried to position itself outside of other millennial brands, analysts say, but the cyclical nature of the apparel market makes the category a tough sell.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Chip stocks, particularly those that specialize in memory, are notoriously cyclical, with regular booms and busts based on rising and falling demand.

— Ryan Vlastelica, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of cyclic

Adjective

Meanwhile, a serial killer is haunting the streets of Los Angeles and targeting their classmates.

— Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
For her latest case, Bridgette is dispatched to the remote East Texas town of Whisper Creek, where a long-dormant serial killer known as The Flower King has resurfaced.

— William Earl, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of serial

Adjective

The first uses satellite imaging integrated with geographic information systems to replace periodic inspections with continuous environmental monitoring.

— Gamuda Contributor, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
The lightweight feet are made from triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) structures that absorb and release impact energy, reducing the workload on the robot’s motors.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of periodic

Adjective

Santa Clarita city officials urged people to stay away from the area and use alternate routes if possible.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
When other projects like compilations, live recordings and alternate releases are also taken into consideration, Little Miss Twain ties as Twain’s second-lowest-peaking title on the Billboard 200.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of alternate

Adjective

Jain responded that most of their clients either currently have BV or have dealt with recurrent infections in the past.

— Sarah DiGregorio, Vanity Fair, 27 July 2026
Aiyuk began veering away from the team’s rehabilitation protocol soon after the surgery, failing to communicate with the team — a recurrent theme between Aiyuk and the 49ers — and preferring to rehabilitate on his own.

— Matt Barrows, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of recurrent

Adjective

Service has been intermittent and has shut off for full days and multiple days at a time.

— CBS News, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
The systems use lithium-ion or other battery cells and help data centers and utilities avoid blackouts, allowing for energy storage from all sources, including fossil fuels and renewable and intermittent sources like solar and wind.

— Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of intermittent

Adjective

Executive leadership coach Sarah Perugia, says the economy is putting immense pressure on organisations, and the result of this is continual change and challenge that’s felt by their people.

— Barnaby Lashbrooke, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
The fix gets dismissed as a database bolted onto a chatbot, when continual learning is a fundamentally unsolved machine learning problem.

— Alexander Kardos-Nyheim, Fortune, 25 July 2026

Definition of continual

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