month·ly
ˈmən(t)th-lē 
plural monthlies
1
: a monthly periodical
2
monthlies plural
: a menstrual period
1
: lasting a month
2
a
: of or relating to a month
b
: payable or reckoned by the month
3
: occurring or appearing every month
Synonyms
Examples of monthly in a Sentence
Noun
He reads one of the travel monthlies.
Adjective
The monthly meeting is today.
The regional manager visits the office on a monthly basis.
She writes a monthly column for the magazine.
the monthly total of traffic accidents
Recent Examples on the Web
Steven Levy, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2024
Given the current nature of the news cycle, NR print magazine changed to a monthly to emphasize longer-form, higher-level analytical material in print, including more in-depth thought pieces, while retaining a lively website covering hour-by-hour political and cultural developments.
—Lindsay Craig, National Review, 13 Dec. 2023
Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2024
Identity protection services typically partner with one of the agencies to offer credit reports monthly or, at higher tiers, daily.
—PCMAG, 15 May 2024
Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2024
Board positions generally pay $25,000 a year and require monthly board meetings.
—Sarah Freishtat, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2024
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Noun
Businessweek is no longer weekly, and will relaunch as a monthly.
—Steven Levy, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2024
Given the current nature of the news cycle, NR print magazine changed to a monthly to emphasize longer-form, higher-level analytical material in print, including more in-depth thought pieces, while retaining a lively website covering hour-by-hour political and cultural developments.
—Lindsay Craig, National Review, 13 Dec. 2023
Adverb
The cost of living here is on the high side, but apartments are available starting between $1,000 and $2,000 monthly.
—Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2024
Identity protection services typically partner with one of the agencies to offer credit reports monthly or, at higher tiers, daily.
—PCMAG, 15 May 2024
Adjective
After completing the 10-day academy, volunteers are asked to commit a minimum of one six-hour patrol shift each week and attend a one-hour monthly meeting.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2024
Board positions generally pay $25,000 a year and require monthly board meetings.
—Sarah Freishtat, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2024
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“Monthly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monthly. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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monthly
1 of 2 adjective
month·ly
ˈmən(t)th-lē
1
: occurring, done, produced, or published every month
2
: due or calculated by the month
monthly salary
3
: lasting a month
monthly
adverb
monthly
2 of 2 noun
plural monthlies
1
: a monthly magazine
2
plural
: a menstrual period
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