Synonyms of frequency

frequency

noun

ˈfrē-kwən(t)-sē 

as in prevalence

the fact or state of happening often

the frequency of twins in that family is remarkable

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prevalence
• frequence
• occurrence
• incidence
• commonness
• frequentness
• continuousness
• regularity
• chronicity
• constancy
• appearance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• infrequency
• unusualness
• rareness
• uncommonness
• infrequence

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of frequency

The frequency with which the Premier League’s richest are now pilfering the best players from fellow English clubs is no coincidence. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

That presents opportunities for what are known as high-frequency traders, who specialize in buying and selling within milliseconds, exploiting tiny, fleeting difference in prices. — Arkansas Online, 2 Aug. 2026

As their moviegoing frequency has fallen, Gen Zers’ habits have started to converge with those of the general moviegoing population, Matthew Liebmann, Vista Group’s chief product, innovation, and marketing officer, told me. — Sophia Nguyen, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2026

Such an offering would give institutional investors a leg up in areas of finance like high-frequency trading, where an advantage of a few milliseconds can mean the difference of millions of dollars. — Bobby Allyn, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026