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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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Averaging the two volatile months together gives a clearer picture of the underlying trend and showed monthly gains of just 22,500 jobs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The most active gold futures lost nearly 11% in March, marking their worst monthly percentage loss since the month ending June 2013, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

In Salford, the LimePrime costs £1.50 for the first 20 minutes in return for a £2.99 monthly fee.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The year-to-date average for monthly job growth is 68,000—a significant uptick from last year’s 15,000 monthly average, and above the pace economists estimate is needed to keep the unemployment rate steady.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

When their monthly book group met at our house, I sat at the top of the stairs in my pajamas and eavesdropped.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.