zine

noun

ˈzēn How to pronounce zine (audio)
Definition of zinenext
as in newspaper
a publication that appears at regular intervals a small cadre of students have taken to producing their own underground zine in order to satirize many of the university's most sacred cows

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Recent Examples of zine Vans noted that the campaign draws inspiration from zine-like punk graphics and the DIY spirit of the capsule, exuding non-conformity and challenging the status quo. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 11 June 2026 Between that and the zine — which includes a QR code to a custom playlist and artwork done by Norris himself — The Curated Barrel Project attempts to disconnect whiskey enthusiasts from the internet and reconnect them to a good old-fashioned sensory experience. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 27 May 2026 Best Shopping Studio Route 29 The joyful, inspiring Studio Route 29 showcases work (paintings, zines, and more) from artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities. — Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026 Step into the gallery, and the Skirball’s exploration of the history of punk unfolds through photographs and posters of artists from the Sex Pistols and the Clash to Black Flag and the Bags, and magazines and zines such as Punk, Slash, Search & Destroy, and Kill Your Pets. — Peter Larsen, Daily News, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for zine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zine
  1. newspaper
  2. periodical
  3. journal
  4. magazine
  5. book
Noun
  • There were at least six deaths alone in 2022, the newspaper reported.
    — Michael Loria, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • Joel Halldorf is Professor of Church History and a public intellectual in Scandinavia, with regular contributions to leading newspapers and cultural journals in Sweden and Norway.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
Definition of newspaper
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  • The center’s resources—all free—include more than a million books and periodicals, with 400 terminals and 75 staff members available to help dig through them.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
  • Galaxy, Analog, and Amazing Stories, those three periodicals – and our bathroom was piled high.
    — Ben Mankiewicz, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Definition of periodical
Noun
  • This project, described in the journal Additive Manufacturing, is currently a research demonstration, not a plug-and-play industrial process.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
  • Joel Halldorf is Professor of Church History and a public intellectual in Scandinavia, with regular contributions to leading newspapers and cultural journals in Sweden and Norway.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
Definition of journal
Noun
  • Still a problem was the camera’s smaller-than-usual three-minute film magazine, which meant changing magazines in the middle of intense dramatic scenes, a situation Nolan had to plan for.
    — Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • The country music singer and TikTok sensation, who previously opened up about his battle with binge eating, shared his progress on his weight loss journey in a new interview with People magazine published Saturday, July 4.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of magazine
Noun
  • The future king of Britain descends from American patriots who fought against the crown he is destined to inherit, according to a new book tracing Prince William's family tree.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • The midnight fireworks display on the National Mall on July 4 was one for the history books.
    — Susan Page, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of book

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“Zine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zine. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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