volatility

noun

Definition of volatilitynext
as in arbitrariness

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Recent Examples of volatility Analysts say that is likely to further amplify price volatility. — CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026 Upheaval and volatility have defined the 13-year post-Sir Alex Ferguson era at Old Trafford, with United lurching from one coach and philosophy to the next. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026 Their portfolios' volatility become background noise while they get paid monthly or quarterly. — Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 As retail traders have exacerbated volatility in recent months, the effects have been felt as far as the US. — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 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
  • 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
  • To live in greater Los Angeles is to embrace the arbitrariness of it all.
    — Meghan Daum, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Definition of arbitrariness
Noun
  • 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
  • Harris drove in three runs in the 11-5 win, offering a reminder of baseball’s fickleness.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Definition of fickleness
Noun
  • How much funnier Shakespeare’s motley crew can be when we’re allowed to discover the variety of eccentricity and ludicrousness on display for ourselves.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
  • Your unique eccentricity is your greatest asset — don’t hide it!
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
Definition of eccentricity
Noun
  • Tam said Odora’s spadix was a developmental irregularity, but emphasized the plant remains healthy.
    — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • Their irregularity, far from being a flaw, became creative inspiration.
    — Selene Oliva, Glamour, 13 July 2026
Definition of irregularity
Noun
  • This increases operational unpredictability and makes defensive planning more difficult.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
  • With that frequency, combined with the general unpredictability of the coastal weather patterns, locals are accustomed to living with the wetness.
    — Marti Buckley, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of unpredictability
Noun
  • Standouts include prebiotics and probiotics to help balance the scalp biome, salicylic acid to slough away dry skin and stave off flakiness, and biotin to support thickness once growth kicks into gear.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The nutrient-rich formula features willow bark extract that is powerful enough to prevent flakiness and is effective at preventing inflammation.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Definition of flakiness
Noun
  • As more of them encounter the label at grocery stores, experts worry that this variability could undermine the growing category.
    — Bloomberg, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Barrel aging is a beautifully imperfect process, with a great deal of variability built in.
    — Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of variability

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