TUMULTUOUSNESS Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

tumultuousness

noun

Definition of tumultuousness

as in turbulence

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Noun

But for those alarmed by the turbulence of midlife, the writer Valeria Luiselli’s novels offer a refreshingly different perspective.

— Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
But with the city now negotiating a new airport lease agreement with the airlines, the current political temperature has brought, to many stakeholders, a bit of turbulence.

— DJ Simmons July 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026

Definition of turbulence

Noun

The upheaval this regulation will bring is therefore imminent!

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
However, the approaching eclipse season comes with a lightning flash of inspiration, along with the usual possibility for upheaval and sudden plot twists.

— Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026

Definition of upheaval

Noun

There has been no shortage of excitement surrounding Bank of America Stadium the past several days — and that enthusiasm will continue through the MLS All-Star Game on Wednesday night.

— Alex Zietlow July 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2026
It’s been so cool to see all of the audience reception and theories and the excitement that people have for the character in the show is beyond me.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 July 2026

Definition of excitement

Noun

The company’s early decades were marked by the tumult and horrors of World War II, which also contributed to the company’s international expansion.

— Jordan Blum, Fortune, 24 July 2026
For now, the stars of the series see Louis and Lestat’s reunion as definitive, a culmination of all the tumult required to get to a place where Louis can declare his love and Lestat can accept it.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 July 2026

Definition of tumult

Noun

Washington — The Federal Reserve has remained mum about interest rates as inflation concerns have heightened, leading to confusion about the state of the US economy.

— Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
That has generated confusion about how rules ought to be applied and advantaged some schools and conferences over others.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of confusion

Noun

The Soviet Union embraced Lenin’s concept of agitation—the use of emotional slogans and half-truths to influence the masses.

— Marc Fisher, New Yorker, 30 July 2026
This elusive phenomenon, responsible for so much confusion and agitation, was a hallmark of the intellectual movement known as French theory, or more frequently, theory.

— Emily Eakin, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026

Definition of agitation

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