mercurialness

Definition of mercurialnessnext

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Noun
  • That unpredictability is shaping boardroom strategy.
    Sam Mkokeli, semafor.com, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Guido Mieth/Getty Images Amid uncertainty over the future of tariffs, combined with unpredictability surrounding other economic developments now, many Americans may be considering their investments, and some may even be looking toward alternative ones like gold.
    Matt Richardson, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The capriciousness of fate was not lost on Karstens and many of the survivors.
    Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 23 Dec. 2025
  • The president’s bombast and capriciousness have led many European countries to increase their defense spending—a positive outcome, to be sure, and not inherently at odds with the notion of a unified, geopolitical West.
    Stewart Patrick, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Paranoia’s impulsiveness, fixation, and self consciousness are mirrored in romance as a desire to be perceived in a particular way by a specific audience, a curiosity to uncover something deeper and more vital, and the desire to disappear into a world safe from outside perceptions.
    James Folta, Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Lofland says that while Cooper’s decisions might frustrate the audience, his impulsiveness is an important part of what makes the character tick.
    William Earl, Variety, 14 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • The darker color palette creates a sense of moodiness and relaxation, without feeling too stark.
    Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Positioned between deep winter and the first signs of spring, the month comes with sweet sentiments, chilly weather, and a unique sense of moodiness that makes for some gorgeous manicure inspo.
    Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Mercurialness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mercurialness. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.

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