REGULARITY Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

regularity

noun

Definition of regularity

as in frequency

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Relevance

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as in uniformity

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Recent Examples of regularity 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 Teams in their sixth year of operation aren’t supposed to win with great regularity — especially not three of the past six crown-jewel races — or become perennial championship contenders. — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 Crews were judged on precision and consistency rather than outright speed, with the overall classification determined by performance across time controls, passage checks, average speed trials, and regularity trials. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for regularity

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Noun

Scientists are beginning to treat gravity almost like a drug, varying its strength, duration, and frequency on the human body to learn what dose might keep astronauts healthy and whether the same stimulus could help rehabilitate patients on Earth.

— Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Governance and guardrails defining consent, privacy and frequency are critical when brands enter consumers’ personal mobile space.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of frequency

Noun

RRaytron Microelectronics+1 Dedicated processing is important because infrared detector data can be affected by issues including temperature drift and non-uniformity.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026
Soft neutral tones are lifted by a curved leather-and-wood headboard, striking blue wall art inspired by traditional Turkish textiles and elegant pendant lighting that gives the room warmth rather than hotel uniformity.

— Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 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

The search for alternatives comes as the historically negative correlation between equities and bonds has become less dependable amid supply shocks, inflation pressures and bond market volatility.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
This can especially be true for individuals with less extensive tissue growth, says Taylor, despite the lack of correlation between disease stage and pain.

— Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 28 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

Lula, meanwhile, has argued for a more prominent role of the federal government in the fight against organized crime as well as greater coordination between governmental institutions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
Nor was there clear coordination with the speaker's private security team and external law enforcement partners, the report said.

— MICHAEL R. SISAK, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of coordination

Noun

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly one child in 150 had an autism diagnosis in 2000, but as of 2022, the CDC reported a prevalence of one child in 31 among 8-year-olds.

— Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
Reports are most concentrated in the South, Midwest and Northeast regions, per the ONDCP, with the greatest prevalence in Ohio, Tennessee and Texas.

— Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of prevalence

Noun

The warm gravy seeped into the buttermilk biscuit pieces just enough to create a divine equilibrium between damp and drenched.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026
Temps begin to rebound Wednesday After the cut-off low departs late Tuesday, the atmosphere will begin its rebound to equilibrium through the week, bringing temperatures back to average or even slightly above average to the end of the work week.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026

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