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Noun
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What Muller is flagging, politely, almost generously, is that policy unpredictability is now doing more damage than hardship.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026 -
Expansion teams often explode onto the scene with adrenaline and unpredictability.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Whether out of arrogance, capriciousness, or collective amnesia, this recent history was ignored.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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The capriciousness of fate was not lost on Karstens and many of the survivors.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
23 Dec. 2025
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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
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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
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The darker color palette creates a sense of moodiness and relaxation, without feeling too stark.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
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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 14 Mar. 2026.
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