as in curvature
something that curves or is curved
the inflection of the river is even more obvious when viewed from the summit of the nearby mountain
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Recent Examples of inflection
David’s inflection on the lines genuinely surprised Jack and changed his understanding of the character.
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Joel Wilson, IndieWire, 31 May 2026
Cybersecurity companies are in the middle of a significant inflection, spurred by Anthropic's Mythos model and the rise of autonomous AI agents that are capable of exploiting vulnerabilities faster than ever before.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Roher and co-writer Robert Ramsay craft a classically structured screenplay about a talented piano tuner who stumbles into a life of crime, upon which Roher, editor Greg O’Bryant, and composer Will Bates embroider jazzy rhythms and inflections, inspired by the musical world our characters inhabit.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Most who try, though, end up offering this simple structure, often involving an expletive and an inflection that nearly crosses the vocal threshold from overwhelming admiration into admonition.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 26 May 2026
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Joel Wilson, IndieWire, 31 May 2026
Cybersecurity companies are in the middle of a significant inflection, spurred by Anthropic's Mythos model and the rise of autonomous AI agents that are capable of exploiting vulnerabilities faster than ever before.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Roher and co-writer Robert Ramsay craft a classically structured screenplay about a talented piano tuner who stumbles into a life of crime, upon which Roher, editor Greg O’Bryant, and composer Will Bates embroider jazzy rhythms and inflections, inspired by the musical world our characters inhabit.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Most who try, though, end up offering this simple structure, often involving an expletive and an inflection that nearly crosses the vocal threshold from overwhelming admiration into admonition.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflection
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This limited-time offer saves you a sweet 27% on an advanced ultrawide battle station packing a 180Hz refresh rate, WUHD 5K x 2K resolution, and a deep 1000R curvature.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
11 June 2026
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Scoliosis is a three-dimensional curvature and rotation of the spine that often develops during periods of rapid growth.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Designed to blur the line between indoors and outdoors, the home is organized as a series of pavilions surrounding a massive central atrium with a reflecting pool, sculptural curves, and a distinctive grid-like roof supported by colossal columns.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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The rules are simple, the equipment is minimal and the learning curve is short enough that beginners can hold a rally within minutes.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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The conservation angle is also really important.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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With all of the camera angles and technology incorporated in today’s NBA, there’s no reason this change can’t be made.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Few officials have studied more carefully how the global energy system bends and buckles under pressure.—
Clay Chandler,
semafor.com,
19 June 2026
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Li’s enjoyably dynamic heroine, constantly planning three steps ahead to charm her way into a crucial meeting with Christopher or shake off a ruthless fixer (Lee Jae-yoon), ensures there’s always another big plot turn coming around the bend.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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Carter and Oreana's budding romance hits a snag in episode 6 during a fishing trip that takes a surprisingly emotional turn.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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Vargas had an opposite-field double, and Tristan Peters had a two-run triple as the White Sox stacked quality at-bat after quality at-bat in the frame, and the fans roared with each turn at the plate.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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“Inflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflection. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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