as in projection
a part that sticks out from the general mass of something
a potter smoothing out a convexity in the vase
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Recent Examples of convexity
Today, convexity, which can be more expensive, is used earlier and some experts recommend a convexity-first approach after ostomy surgery.
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Diego Schaps,
STAT,
1 Apr. 2026
The tower flaunts its partnership with the Dime Savings Bank, sending the 1908 landmark’s geometrical exuberance rocketing upward in a play of convexities and concavities, glass and trim, darkness and gleam.
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Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
28 Jan. 2026
Even more interesting is the fact that Noctua is issuing three variants of the cooler with variations in the convexity of the cold plate: a normal, a high-convexity, and a low-convexity model.
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PCMAG,
10 June 2024
Exploiting mispricing in the 21st century will depend more on understanding the convexity of outcomes not yet visible.
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Jeff Henriksen,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2021
Add to that a wave of convexity hedgers, and unwinding by big trend-following investors -- such as commodity trading advisers.
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Fortune,
3 Mar. 2021
Many singled out one in particular: holders’ effort to protect their investments in mortgage bonds against the climb in yields, a practice known in industry parlance as convexity hedging.
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Sam Goldfarb,
WSJ,
28 Feb. 2021
Stirrer bars can tolerate some eccentricity and convexity in the bottom of a container.
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Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harper’s Magazine ,
5 July 2019
When the loss function has a convenient mathematical property called convexity, this procedure is guaranteed to find the optimal solution.
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Zachary C. Lipton,
IEEE Spectrum,
26 Jan. 2016
Diego Schaps,
STAT,
1 Apr. 2026
The tower flaunts its partnership with the Dime Savings Bank, sending the 1908 landmark’s geometrical exuberance rocketing upward in a play of convexities and concavities, glass and trim, darkness and gleam.
—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
28 Jan. 2026
Even more interesting is the fact that Noctua is issuing three variants of the cooler with variations in the convexity of the cold plate: a normal, a high-convexity, and a low-convexity model.
—
PCMAG,
10 June 2024
Exploiting mispricing in the 21st century will depend more on understanding the convexity of outcomes not yet visible.
—
Jeff Henriksen,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2021
Add to that a wave of convexity hedgers, and unwinding by big trend-following investors -- such as commodity trading advisers.
—
Fortune,
3 Mar. 2021
Many singled out one in particular: holders’ effort to protect their investments in mortgage bonds against the climb in yields, a practice known in industry parlance as convexity hedging.
—
Sam Goldfarb,
WSJ,
28 Feb. 2021
Stirrer bars can tolerate some eccentricity and convexity in the bottom of a container.
—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harper’s Magazine ,
5 July 2019
When the loss function has a convenient mathematical property called convexity, this procedure is guaranteed to find the optimal solution.
—
Zachary C. Lipton,
IEEE Spectrum,
26 Jan. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convexity
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The projections for a hike now appear to be a response to inflation that has surged since the start of the Iran war and three months of solid job growth.
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Warsh said the communications task force would consider changes to the quarterly economic projections the Fed issues as well as look at other recent innovations, including press conferences.
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The use of Kevlar came as part of Hatfield finding inspiration from the X-15 fighter jet, still to this day the fastest aircraft ever made, while the polarizing tongue protrusion was a nod to Jordan famously sticking out his own while playing.
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Officially, these prominent bumper protrusions were inspired by jet-age design and missile imagery.
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The oil supply shock caused by the Iran war has eroded global demand for crude — but a lasting resolution to the conflict could drive a surge in supply volumes and trigger a major oil overhang next year, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday.
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Under the grandstand overhangs, guys in full thobes and bucket hats played keepy-uppy.
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During matches earlier this year, bulges could be seen in the shoulder seams on jerseys for teams including France and Uruguay, the Guardian reported.
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Her mother’s eyebrows knit so tightly that the folds in between bulge white.
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The Cruel Intentions star was showered with love in the comments section.
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In Paris, the heat upended peak tourist season, forcing the Louvre to close two hours early, the Eiffel Tower to shut ahead of schedule, and other major attractions to shorten hours or close sections, Euronews reported.
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As does the Buddha’s Hand, a pulp-less lemon with fragrant, yellowy finger-like protuberances best for zesting, candying, and making infusions for teas, simple syrups, marinades, and libations.
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Described as bright green with small protuberances on its back, the frog belongs to the Gastrotheca genus, a group of marsupial frogs found in Central and South America.
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Temperatures will decline slightly Friday and Saturday across portions of the UK and France, but the more significant relief for these areas will come Sunday as the heat dome continues to shift eastward.
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Cosm has really cut its teeth on a lot of live sports and concert films, with the dome shape and stadium seating designed to give the illusion of being on the field or in the front row.
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The sheriff's office reopened portions of the investigation roughly three years ago, reviewing thousands of case files and conducting interviews with Mansfield with assistance from federal and state authorities.
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Temperatures will decline slightly Friday and Saturday across portions of the UK and France, but the more significant relief for these areas will come Sunday as the heat dome continues to shift eastward.
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“Convexity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convexity. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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