inflection

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Recent Examples of inflection Both director and actor seek to defy tone and expectation, and Pattinson’s performance, using a weird little voice and delivering oddball line readings and inflections, fits perfectly with the auteur’s unique approach to humor and sincerity. Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2025 Gordon's pastiche hits every beat, from the foot-stomping rhythm to the clapping in unison and the dramatic vocal inflections. Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025 Many professionals end on an upward inflection, which makes statements sound like questions. Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025 Analysts see a coming inflection for the chip equipment supplier’s business. Jim Cramer, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inflection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflection
Noun
  • The curvatures and sleekness of the XC60 are unlike no other SUV in today’s market.
    Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 8 May 2025
  • Photograph: Kieran Alger Recent shoes, like the Adidas Adios Pro 4, have experimented with the position and curvature—or the rockering—of the midsoles in a bid to roll runners into a more efficient gait.
    Kieran Alger, Wired News, 7 May 2025
Noun
  • Allow Interns To Contribute To Meaningful Projects Junior associates bring fresh perspectives, new ideas and a familiarity with the latest technologies that can help organizations stay ahead of the curve.
    Anne St. Peter, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
  • Burned by years of inaction on social media, lawmakers in both parties want to get ahead of the curve on AI.
    Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • The challenge is finding fresh angles to share your core message.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
  • For years, Salah has helped change the angle to the target for the free-kick taker by rolling his studs over the ball in advance of a shot.
    Gregg Evans, New York Times, 8 May 2025
Noun
  • Research now shows there’s no universal neutral body posture in zero-gravity environments, but there are certain commonalities between the postures, including maintaining a neutral spine, with a slight bend in the knees and arms.
    Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 17 May 2025
  • The bay, around the first bend from the lodge, is separated from the main lake by a railroad causeway built of ballast.
    Don Shiner, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • Lowry then waited beside the swarm of Jets, each embracing Scheifele in turn, each trying to console him at an inconsolable time.
    Murat Ates, New York Times, 18 May 2025
  • This, in turn, leads to mental health issues, such as low mood and negative thinking patterns.
    Trevor Clawson, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025

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“Inflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflection. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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