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Recent Examples of approximation
Over time, those sequences result in approximation errors that are compounded by the proliferation of patterns that may be statisticallyanalyzed but elude prediction.
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Patrick R. Crowley, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Holder had to devise a close approximation, balancing authenticity of color and style with the functionality needed today.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
There’s a lovely little formula called the small-angle approximation that relates the two.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Feb. 2026
Justice in its roughest approximation.
—Chloe Wilson, The New York Review of Books, 19 Feb. 2026
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Patrick R. Crowley, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Holder had to devise a close approximation, balancing authenticity of color and style with the functionality needed today.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
There’s a lovely little formula called the small-angle approximation that relates the two.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Feb. 2026
Justice in its roughest approximation.
—Chloe Wilson, The New York Review of Books, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approximation
Noun
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It was followed by the B variation, a single-seat C version and two-seat D model in 1979.—
Tom Liddy,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The topical version of minoxidil is available over the counter (primarily under the brand name Rogaine) at concentrations of 2-5%, and by prescription at stronger concentrations of 10-15%.—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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They’re paid based on the CPM, which refers to the cost per 1,000 impressions.—
Fortesa Latifi,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2026
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As first impressions go, this was the equivalent of forgetting a date’s name, checking the phone while ordering, and deciding to talk religion and politics over dessert.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Campus at Horton is the reincarnation of Horton Plaza, the 1980s-era, post-modern mall famous for helping to revitalize downtown.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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In addition to the pious, persevering Goma and flawed Chandravati in the mortal realm, in the divine realm there are the goddesses Sati and her reincarnation as Parvati.—
Jessica Vantine Birkenholtz,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Approximation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approximation. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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