Synonyms of fluctuation

fluctuation

noun

ˌflək-chə-ˈwā-shən 

as in oscillation

the frequent and usually sudden passing from one condition to another

political instability that resulted in wild fluctuations in the overseas stock markets

Synonyms & Similar Words

• oscillation
• change
• flux
• inconstancy
• transformation
• metamorphosis
• mutation
• transmutation
• vacillation
• wavering
• transmogrification

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fluctuation

Vivek Couto, co-founder and CEO of Media Partners Asia, said Asia-Pacific remains Netflix’s fastest-growing region when currency fluctuations are excluded, although its contribution to revenue still trails its share of the subscriber base. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026

According to the researchers, inflation stretched tiny quantum fluctuations across vast distances in the early universe. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026

Behind every dashboard sits a care team deciding whether a change is a normal fluctuation or an early sign of deterioration. — Ayush Jain, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Slight fluctuations in carat weight, on the other hand, don’t correlate with noticeable differences in the diamond’s physical size. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026