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 Klinger points to arugula’s fiber content, which helps provide regularity and satiety for easier weight management. — Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 20 Aug. 2026 Helicopter crashes have happened with increasing regularity in Kenya, which has a vibrant tourism industry that depends on domestic carriers to ferry visitors to distant places like Mount Ololokwe. — CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 Even simple equipment failed with slapstick regularity, six workers said. — Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 12 Aug. 2026 In Washington, the National Guard has settled into what is becoming a lengthy deployment, even as the troops carrying out the mission rotate with relative regularity. — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 11 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
  • The Huskers are tapping areas close to home with less frequency.
    — Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The solid-state transformer has a modular design with an active front end interacting with the power grid, an AC/DC converter, and a high-frequency isolation transformer that either steps up or steps down the voltage.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of frequency
Noun
  • 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
  • This is where spectral imaging and vision systems monitor shade variations and print registration in real time across the full width of the fabric roll, ensuring dye uniformity from batch to batch.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 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
  • Across this period, there has been a strong correlation between higher average possession and points per game.
    — Jon Mackenzie, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Appropriately so, given the placid recent range and the clockwork mechanics of sector rotation and low-correlation restraining index-level volatility.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 31 Aug. 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
  • Rogue OpenAI agents’ unprecedented coordination during the Hugging Face attack significantly increases the risk of AI escaping human control, analysts said, days after investigators released a bombshell report into the incident.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • According to the petition, Viasat has failed to reach a coordination agreement with SpaceX to prevent radio interference between Starlink and the F2 satellite.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of coordination
Noun
  • The prevalence of tech firms as hotspots for talent signals a wider boom amid Australia’s startup scene, which in recent years has been attracting attention and investments from venture capitalists.
    — Charlotte Hu, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Researchers behind the study, the largest ever of deceased NFL players’ brains, said the true prevalence of brain disease at death was probably higher.
    — Rick Maese, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of prevalence
Noun
  • First, a planet had to be in hydrostatic equilibrium, meaning that its gravity has pulled it into a spherical shape.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • If the market reaches equilibrium, those will need to be filled to prevent the next crisis.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
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“Regularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regularity. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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