REGULARITY Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

regularity

noun

Definition of regularity

as in frequency

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as in uniformity

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Recent Examples of regularity The failed effort to kill Christa Pike has placed a harsh spotlight on the practice of capital punishment in America, one of 17 countries to carry out an execution last year, as well as the regularity with which those executions go awry. — New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026 But satellite operators may be wary because newer rockets that have for years promised to step up to compete with the Falcon 9 have not yet begun flying with any regularity. — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026 So, this is better considered a prefab park model on wheels rather than a typical tiny house that will be towed around with any regularity. — New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for regularity

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Noun

Water waves caused by, say, 50 stones thrown into a pond have a wavelength of a few centimeters and oscillate with a frequency of around 10 hertz (Hz).

— Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
In a separate demonstration by Cortical Labs, the frequency at which cells in a biological neural network fired was used to direct a robot dog's movements in a small space.

— Mike McRae October 19, New Atlas, 20 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

Traders at Goldman Sachs pointed out that the stock's correlation to the Nasdaq-100 index turned negative this year for the first time ever.

— Fred Imbert, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
The brand also stocked TPO-free nail polishes well before the recent ban — following the gel polish ingredient’s correlation with reproductive risk.

— Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 23 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

For example, the law presumes that coordination is taking place if a candidate’s family member is running an independent expenditure committee supporting that same candidate.

— David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
Medical device changes require coordination with clinical teams, biomedical engineering and manufacturers.

— Aliasgar Dohadwala, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of coordination

Noun

The language is free and open-source, which contributes to its prevalence online.

— Kaitlyn Huamani, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
The panel also discussed the prevalence of Christian nationalism in contemporary politics and its impact on American society.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of prevalence

Noun

Testing at this equilibrium allows engineers to observe exactly how reactor physics and core conditions interact.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026
With Chain Coach’s Chelsea is slouchy and structured in equal measure — a tough equilibrium to nail.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026

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