volatility

noun

Definition of volatilitynext
as in arbitrariness

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Recent Examples of volatility But focusing on short-term price volatility is missing the point. — Peter Mintzberg, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 But the volatility of the share price has led to big swings in the pension fund’s exposure to the company, with SpaceX’s portion of the portfolio ranging between 4% to 9% since the IPO, Murphy said. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026 They’re best understood, though, not as genuine bets on our future, but as dreamlike unleashings of present-day fear over the blind volatility of the moment. — Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026 The researchers describe the solvent system as green and recyclable, citing sulfolane’s low volatility, thermal stability and ability to be reused. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 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
  • Recently, though, a wave of UK properties have started to embrace the kinds of cultural eccentricities that Greco saw as lacking in those hotels.
    — Dipal Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Some Venus signs prefer seduction through mystery and minimalism, while others enjoy eccentricity or perhaps even maximalism.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of eccentricity
Noun
  • There have been no official findings of fraud or irregularity in the Minnesota primary results.
    — Eric Henderson, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Maxar, meanwhile, identified an irregularity connected to Beloozerov’s employment, notified authorities and terminated him, a company spokesperson told CNN.
    — Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of irregularity
Noun
  • The impact can be surprising, adding another element of unpredictability.
    — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 26 Aug. 2026
  • There is unpredictability and nervous intrigue across much of the Premier League.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 21 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
  • The University of California recently held workshops on how to grow grape and nut crops during extreme weather, heat, drought, pest issues and greater climate variability.
    — Jonathan Destler, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The research relies on records of past temperature variability gleaned from living and ancient fossil corals in the Galápagos Islands.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of variability

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“Volatility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volatility. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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