Definitions

monthly

[muhnth-lee] / ˈmʌnθ li /

ADJECTIVE

periodic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

annual intermittent occasional recurrent recurring regular repeated routine seasonal sporadic weekly yearly

STRONG

periodical

WEAK

alternate at various times centennial cyclic cyclical daily epochal every once in a while every so often fluctuating hourly infrequent isochronal isochronous on certain occasions on-again-off-again orbital perennial rhythmic serial spasmodic

Antonyms

STRONGEST

constant infrequent unusual

WEAK

continual irregular lasting permanent sporadic variable

NOUN

journal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

account almanac annals calendar daily diary gazette magazine memoir newspaper note paper periodical publication review tabloid weekly

STRONG

annual chronology daybook ledger log memento minutes observation organ rag record register reminder reminiscence statement

WEAK

comic book scandal sheet

NOUN

magazine

Synonyms

STRONGEST

booklet brochure daily journal manual newsletter newspaper pamphlet paper periodical weekly

STRONG

annual bimonthly biweekly broadside circular digest gazette glossy joint organ pulp quarterly rag review semiweekly sheet slick throwaway

NOUN

periodical

Synonyms

STRONGEST

journal mag magazine quarterly weekly

STRONG

newspaper number paper rag review serial sheet slick throwaway

Example Sentences

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Monthly premiums of $1,000 or more can quickly eat into your retirement savings, particularly during those crucial early years of retirement.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Monthly inflation in Indonesia doubled in May, driven by food prices and particularly chilli in the hot sauce-addicted country, the BPS statistics agency said Tuesday.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Monthly figures show that the economy grew by 0.3% in March, which was stronger than expected for the first full month since the outbreak of the Iran war.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Monthly recurring revenue, which is Shopify’s predictable monthly subscription revenue which it earns from merchants on paid plans, rose to $212 million from $182 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

“Science is dependent on wealth for its material support,” observed Harper’s Monthly in 1936.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

monthly

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