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

Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt Ice cream and other frozen desserts can soften or melt slightly from temperature fluctuations when stored in the freezer door. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026

They are designed to perform probabilistic computing by using the natural thermodynamic fluctuations of CMOS transistors instead of relying on conventional digital logic. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026

Sleep, diet and other factors can cause regular fluctuations for men. — Kathleen Felton, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2026

Adapted from Blake’s poem into song by Hubert Parry, ‘Jerusalem’ may be slower-paced than ‘God Save The King’ but its fluctuations in pace and tone at least give it some momentum. — George Edwards, New York Times, 31 July 2026