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
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Clio Chang, Curbed, 10 Dec. 2024
This week is all about Manhattan living and high-ish monthlies.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2024
Judy Holmes, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Holcomb coordinates monthly get togethers for seniors.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2025
Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
Some clinics recommend getting the treatments weekly or monthly.
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Noun
Ample shelving throughout the space and somewhat manageable $945 monthlies, although there’s an additional $210 assessment through 2025.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 10 Dec. 2024
This week is all about Manhattan living and high-ish monthlies.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2024
Adverb
Betsy and one outfit appeared monthly into the 1990s.
—Judy Holmes, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Holcomb coordinates monthly get togethers for seniors.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Enjoy a monthly book or two to read with the author’s insights, helpful writing exercises, and a lively discussion.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
Some clinics recommend getting the treatments weekly or monthly.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 8 Feb. 2025
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“Monthly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monthly. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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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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