predictability

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Recent Examples of predictability Yet just as judges appeal to precedent to create stability and predictability in the law, policy makers must be attentive to the risks of casually discarding their nation’s commitments. Vivek Viswanathan, The Atlantic, 22 Sep. 2025 During his opening remarks, Ruto said Kenya would not leave quickly but pleaded for support and predictability with the new armed international mission. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2025 Large corporations already enjoy predictability through lobbying and insider intelligence; a public roadmap would level that playing field and remove unfair advantages created by chaos. Jacob Bennett, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025 This shifted my focus from visual perfection to cognitive predictability—prioritizing clarity, affordance and immediate feedback over novelty. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 Cliché upon cliché, The Magic of Belle Isle rests heavy on the considerable charm of its actors and the utterly somnolent predictability of the storytelling. Will Leitch, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2025 In the vast and noisy Southern Ocean, such predictability may be the key to helping rivals or potential mates recognize an individual voice across miles of ice and water. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025 This predictability can be a powerful way to manage the uncertainty and chaos of everyday life. Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predictability
Noun
  • And despite the monotony of it all, there is some hope to be had, plenty of meaning to be found and, perhaps more importantly, a friendship to enjoy.
    Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2025
  • But fanfiction, long a force in the corners of the internet that managed to escape the commercial monotony of tech consolidation, has broken its containment.
    Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The formula pairs pure retinol with hyaluronic acid and glycerin to keep skin hydrated, soft, and comfortable while targeting fine lines, uneven texture, and dullness.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 1 Oct. 2025
  • These oil-serum hybrids are designed to target visible signs of aging, such as dullness, fine lines and fatigue, while establishing a holistic cycle of external protection and internal regulation.
    Footwear News, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • It’s powered by your own hand—only without the tediousness of using a needle and thread.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • In a world of sameness, Living Rooms stands apart, not by being louder, but by being more considered.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2025
  • This translates to hiring for social comfort and sameness instead of the skills that actually drive results.
    Sharon Wu, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • My first true attempts at poetry were self-guided, painfully rhymed, drenched in abstractions and exhausted platitudes.
    Via Scribner, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
  • His answers, typically, differ by just a few words and a few platitudes.
    Noah White, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Both determine all observable predictions and are necessary to solve the cosmological horizon and flatness problems.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Yet the general flatness was an extension of Villa’s summer.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025

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“Predictability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predictability. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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