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regularity

noun

Definition of regularitynext
1
as in frequency

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as in uniformity

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Recent Examples of regularity Guests—defined loosely as anyone from a random hookup to Julia Fox to a surprisingly chill raccoon—drop by the house with regularity, creating a zippy blend of the mundane and the serendipitous. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2026 The regularity contrasts with other shows, such as Apple’s Severance, which had a three-year gap between Seasons 1 and 2. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026 The second is no small consideration in a system where sponsors are sued with some regularity, and Cerulli reports that worries about fees and litigation have slowed sponsors from changing their target-date arrangements at all. — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Klinger points to arugula’s fiber content, which helps provide regularity and satiety for easier weight management. — Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for regularity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regularity
  1. frequency
  2. uniformity
  3. constancy
  4. correlation
  5. chronicity
  6. coordination
  7. prevalence
  8. equilibrium
Noun
  • Radio spectrum is at the low end of the electromagnetic spectrum, with frequencies below microwaves, light and X-rays.
    — Aylin Yener, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Hurts has thrown over the middle at less than half the frequency of his peers.
    — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of frequency
Noun
  • Proponents have said the changes would bring uniformity to the zoning code — in line with what’s allowed on adjacent Calle Ocho — to allow for new development and more housing in Little Havana.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
  • That’s mainly because such splits undermine national uniformity, the legal principle that federal law should apply consistently nationwide and not benefit or hurt parties based on where their case happens to be litigated.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of uniformity
Noun
  • The relative constancy of fat cell numbers combined with their ability to change size and function has implications for the evolutionarily unusual state of being obese.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Aug. 2026
  • This transition represents a strong, continuing trajectory of comfort, longevity, and constancy.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of constancy
Noun
  • Because there is a correlation between the price of Brent crude futures and Polymarket’s rating of the Democratic Party’s chances, according to Deutsche Bank.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026
  • That’s also a really good question, and there definitely is a correlation there.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of correlation
Noun
  • Due to the seriousness and chronicity of diabetes, scientists have launched an extensive and ongoing investigation into the potential role of supplements, like omega-3 fatty acids, in both preventing diabetes and serving as an adjunct to traditional diabetes medications.
    — Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2026
  • My father’s diseases aren’t just marked by chronicity but also unpredictability.
    — Sabrina Qiao, refinery29.com, 23 Nov. 2021
Definition of chronicity
Noun
  • Amodei wants independent safety auditors and more coordination among AI companies and governments.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026
  • These silos can inhibit communication and coordination, which can make fire management less effective.
    — Matt Thompson, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of coordination
Noun
  • Professor Malhotra’s research found that there is a higher prevalence of serious heart conditions in elite footballers, with an average of one in every 250 players.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • This federal legislation would help bolster and support those efforts, including helping states get the data to understand its prevalence in their jurisdictions and then take action to address it.
    — Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of prevalence
Noun
  • And yet, this year, many observers have noted that the equilibrium feels off.
    — Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
  • For years, software security operated on an imperfect but workable equilibrium.
    — Aaron Mitchell, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of equilibrium

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“Regularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regularity. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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