regularity

noun

Definition of regularitynext
1
as in frequency

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2
as in uniformity

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Recent Examples of regularity Mango and papaya both contain soluble and insoluble fiber, which can support healthy gut bacteria, bowel regularity, and steadier blood sugar. — Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2026 That silence has enabled grifting racial ideologues like Le Batard to make such claims with increasing regularity. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2026 Based on my experience with large-scale technology projects and complex enterprise settings, a disconnect is growing between the pace of technological advancement and the regularity of governance evaluations. — Ramachander Rao Thallada, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026 Today it is shown with regularity in religious schools, and has a fervent following among theater kids. — Victor Garber, Vulture, 17 Sep. 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
  • At a time of high infant mortality and short lifespans, the specter of early death hangs over them as friends and family members die with great and sudden frequency.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Xerf uses dual-frequency energy administered through a patented device that glides across the skin.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of frequency
Noun
  • While it was designed to bring nationwide uniformity and stability to college athletics, its deficiencies are manifold.
    — Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • In her recent guest essay for the Sun Sentinel, Erika Donalds would have readers believe that David Jolly’s education plan threatens parental choice and seeks to impose uniformity on Florida’s schools.
    — Crystal Etienne, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 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
  • Riley points to the rise of rock stars being awarded with knighthoods by the British royal family as a correlation of changing tastes of reputability.
    — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Although the correlation between daily prices has been insignificant, cotton prices and Brent crude prices have followed a similar general pattern since the outbreak of hostilities around Iran.
    — SJ Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 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
  • Their usefulness will depend on reliable navigation, robust fault responses and effective coordination between onboard systems.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Koretskyi said that flights would require coordination with the military and that drones would be given a special status and be identifiable in the air.
    — Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of coordination
Noun
  • The company’s new Aura software measures hive health, pollen counts, and pesticide prevalence across its 2,200 hives spread around more than 70 cities.
    — Drew Robb, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Medicare Advantage plans shift costs to enrollees A defining feature of Florida’s Medicare Advantage market is the prevalence of plans charging no monthly premium beyond the beneficiary’s required Part B expense.
    — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of prevalence
Noun
  • Maybe there’s an equilibrium that must be restored on this show, relationship-wise.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Without the United States, the theory goes, the region would settle into its own equilibrium.
    — Philip H. Gordon, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2026
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“Regularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regularity. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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