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a publication that appears at regular intervals
subscribed to three new periodicals
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Recent Examples of periodicals
Science communication still relies on media channels such as newspapers, periodicals, radio, and television.
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Prodromos Yannas, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 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
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
Prodromos Yannas, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for periodicals
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Part hopeful family drama, part epic survival tale, and part origin story of the American West, this fresh adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s iconic semi-autobiographical Little House books offers a kaleidoscopic view of the struggles and triumphs of those who shaped the frontier.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
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Throughout the day, the museum shop highlights books and materials connected to Opal Lee’s life and work, adding another layer to the celebration.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
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The newspapers are delivered in the thinnest possible plastic bags that are completely drenched.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2026
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Sadly, that period ended with the closure of newspapers, the violent put-down of protests and the arrest of more than a thousand along with many deaths.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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With the ease of online publishing, the number of journals has exploded, and with them the number of papers.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2026
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Witnesses included Brockman, whose journals showed wealth aspirations, and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, who criticized OpenAI's 2023 board actions.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Her work may be found in major magazines, newspapers, and digital publications.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The bill, which already passed in the Senate, would ban semiautomatic rifles and high-capacity magazines.—
Reg Chapman,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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There’s a roughly 50-50 shot at survival, and the unlucky half will die in agony, bleeding profusely as their organs begin to fail.—
Neil Vora,
Time,
22 May 2026
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Different plastics settle in different organs and cause different damage, so the measurement work has to come first.—
Ryan Brennan
May 22,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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Scammers know how to search your name combined with your city, your employer, your relatives' names, or specific document types, pulling up PDFs of HOA filings, church bulletins, nonprofit board minutes and medical conference attendee lists that most people have completely forgotten exist.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Radio stations slowly developed their own news style, with journalists producing bulletins designed for the spoken word, including current affairs programs and talk programs to deal with local issues or issues of national concern.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 May 2026
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“Periodicals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periodicals. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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