predictability

noun

Definition of predictabilitynext
as in monotony

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Recent Examples of predictability Wu noted that the predictability of the timeframe surrounding flu season has been somewhat thrown off by COVID-19. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 Oct. 2026 The best boundaries create predictability on both sides, which strengthens trust rather than testing it. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026 Central operations benefit when disruption is prevented, and investors benefit from greater visibility and predictability. — Ben Vanpeperstraete, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 Kaufman-Renn’s signing is a reminder of a fundamental hurdle to stability and predictability in the application of NCAA rules. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2026 Gone is the scrambling, gone are the endless possibilities, gone are the complicated dynamics of large groups replaced, once again, by the predictability of the small group. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026 Singapore strategy Still, Wong argued that competing on price alone was not a viable strategy for Singapore, which must instead differentiate itself through its capabilities, stability and predictability. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026 None of this takes into account our more primal drives and desires, which often sit at odds with the predictability and frictionlessness of technology. — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026 The lack of predictability is exactly what drew Herman to ceramics in the first place. — Marissa Gluck, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predictability
  1. monotony
  2. dullness
  3. tediousness
  4. sameness
  5. platitude
  6. flatness
Noun
  • Something to keep you from drowning in the monotony of yourself.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Small changes like adding wallpaper or vintage rugs break up monotony and add warmth and personality.
    — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of monotony
Noun
  • Move the blade across the stone from handle to tip, repeating 10 to 20 times depending on the dullness of the blade.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Yeomans says the approach can work for a range of concerns, including oiliness, dullness, frizz and weak hair that needs strengthening.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of dullness
Noun
  • Many women with natural hair can empathize with the breakage concerns and tediousness that can arise when taking down protective styles.
    — Caché McClay, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
  • 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
Definition of tediousness
Noun
  • Algorithms reward cultural relevance while punishing sameness.
    — Radoslav Nedelchev, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • And some consumers are actively avoiding places that are private equity backed – expecting high prices, low quality, and an unsettling sameness to the food.
    — Brittany Luse, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of sameness
Noun
  • Are the general platitudes about Perry’s talent and why Friends was successful — courtesy of a single cultural critic — really necessary?
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Hughes offered the usual interview platitudes and seemed to be pleased with how his team was playing.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of platitude
Noun
  • This is not to suggest flatness—the book is anything but dull—but rather that Owens found a novel way of conveying the surrealness of everyday life.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Layer in a Rug Similarly, vintage rugs break up a builder-grade bathroom’s flatness with warmth.
    — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of flatness

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“Predictability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predictability. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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