volatility

noun

Definition of volatilitynext
as in arbitrariness

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Recent Examples of volatility If supply chain volatility delays those transformers, the impact extends beyond construction sequencing. — Jayashree Arunkumar, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026 The four-week average of claims, which strips out week-to-week volatility, fell to 196,750. — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026 The revelation in Alaska was a reminder of the volatility of the midterm campaigns’ final days as both parties make decisions about how to spend time and money with control of Congress on the line. — Steven Sloan, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026 Indeed, the luxury magnate is famously known for looking far beyond quarterly results and near-term volatility, remaining confident about the midterm outlook. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for volatility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for volatility
  1. arbitrariness
  2. fickleness
  3. eccentricity
  4. irregularity
  5. unpredictability
  6. flakiness
  7. variability
Noun
  • Marvel movies link this narrative contingency to formal arbitrariness.
    — Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • During the pandemic, Lowe, the father of two boys, wrestled with establishing safety measures at Benjamin, and he was struck by the arbitrariness of many health protocols.
    — Eliza Griswold, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Definition of arbitrariness
Noun
  • That was the quote of the season from the Sox and a great observation on the fickleness of sports fans in general.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Early also has a larger target in view, the fickleness of internet celebrity, a lure that often comes with self-harm.
    — Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Definition of fickleness
Noun
  • There’s a hint of eccentricity and individuality to it that feels particularly exciting for SS27.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
  • But the scenes of Roy using household objects to relay the action of the game (accompanied by twinkling music) push Keeley beyond the limits of eccentricity.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of eccentricity
Noun
  • The challenge is that chips are carved in the miniature realm where matter itself has the irregularity of wood grain.
    — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The study also found that greater night-to-night sleep irregularity and more wakefulness during the night were associated with higher risks of several conditions, including anxiety and substance use disorders.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of irregularity
Noun
  • Avoid deciding too quickly whether their unpredictability is a problem.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026
  • What readers are saying The comments reflect a mix of skepticism, humor, and concern about the unpredictability of weather forecasts and the impact of climate change.
    — Ben Noll, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of unpredictability
Noun
  • Google’s testing team published its flaky test numbers in 2016, showing that almost 16% of its tests exhibited some flakiness, with new flaky tests appearing at roughly the same rate existing ones were being fixed.
    — Mudit Singh, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Many commented that this crust was the closest to homemade, specifically calling out the crisp flakiness and buttery taste.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of flakiness
Noun
  • Under pressure, variability becomes a liability, and consistency becomes the competitive edge.
    — Amy Alexy, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Scroll further for the Vitals section, which includes blood oxygen saturation, heart rate, heart rate variability, resting heart rate, and skin temperature.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026
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“Volatility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volatility. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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