PERIODIC Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

periodic

adjective

ˌpir-ē-ˈä-dik

Definition of periodic

as in frequent

appearing or occurring repeatedly from time to time sent out periodic reminders about the office dress code

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as in recurrent

occurring or appearing at intervals periodic snow showers that might leave up to an inch

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Recent Examples of periodic The team looked for periodic fluctuations in the emissions at the relevant wavelengths as a potential sign of a fluctuating magnetic influence. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 25 June 2026 In Florida, a person found not guilty by reason of insanity may be placed on conditional release, which requires a treatment plan and periodic monitoring. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026 There was periodic pushback from Steve Jobs, the visionary Apple cofounder who could be challenging, blunt, demanding and detail-obsessed. — David Moin, Footwear News, 26 June 2026 Treating Data Discovery As The End Goal Data discovery is still necessary, but many organizations still approach discovery and classification as periodic projects. — Asaf Kochan, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for periodic

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Adjective

Pat George, a frequent flier, avoided a line at the Admirals Club in Miami because a representative called ahead to a second lounge near Gate D15 to confirm there was no wait.

— Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Ukraine’s frequent attacks inside Russia — described by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as a 40-day blitz — have especially targeted oil refineries, causing a fuel crisis that has frustrated Russians already feeling the war’s economic toll.

— Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of frequent

Adjective

Wolfe said some people have recurrent symptoms, after the body tries and fails to fully fight off the illness.

— Eva Flowe July 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026
Other essential qualities include a substantial heft, range, and engagement with the United States’s history, especially the recurrent issues of racial injustice, religious enthusiasm, social conformity, and rampant capitalism.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026

Definition of recurrent

Adjective

Trump tied this regular seasonal sale to his claims that his administration lowered costs for consumers, from gas prices to eggs.

— Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Rogers appeared in 196 regular-season games at Oracle Park over seven seasons, plus two more in the postseason.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

Definition of regular

Adjective

The Bell Street Bridge encampment was prioritized for closure as part of Downtown Rising – the first phase of Atlanta Rising, a multi-year campaign launched in 2025 to end unsheltered homelessness citywide and make homelessness rare, brief and non-recurring.

— Emily McLeod, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
This was and is a non-recurring, cyclical business totally dependent on transaction volumes, which fluctuate with economic cycles and interest rates.

— Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026

Definition of recurring

Adjective

Authenticity is built through small, repeated alignments, not dramatic declarations.

— Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
To address the challenge, Ursa Major aims to normalize repeated use, which could significantly reduce per-flight costs and increase flight rates.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026

Definition of repeated

Adjective

Perhaps most retro of all, the Gunmen's day job is running a periodical magazine, printed on actual paper.

— Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 June 2026
While no decision is imminent, Yankees higher-ups present options for Monument Park at periodical meetings, according to the spokesperson.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 5 May 2026

Definition of periodical

Adjective

Affluent travelers are paying a premium for experiences built around disconnection - not just from work, but from the constant noise of being online.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
As a result, Skywalkers hovers between a sense of constant performance and disarming immediacy — the latter generally during the many vertigo-inducing drone shots of Ivan and Angela’s hair-raising accomplishments.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 1 July 2026

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