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Recent Examples of predictability
There is grip, yes, but more importantly there is predictability.
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Chris Jackson, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
The familiarity and predictability are so completely the point that 40 years ago Roger Ebert was shaking his head about how a brand-new movie could feel so stale.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
While slower, debt management typically offers more predictability.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
The goal is traffic safety improvements, including reducing speeding, predictability for drivers, and accessibility for pedestrians, from the stretch of Chapel Street in New Haven, between College and York street, according to officials.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
Legislators last month framed the bill as a way to give residents financial predictability.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
It is built through predictability under pressure.
—Kimberly S. Reed, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026
The whole point of forward guidance is predictability and stability.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Weather predictability is challenging beyond seven days in spring.
—Anthony Edwards, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Apr. 2026
Chris Jackson, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
The familiarity and predictability are so completely the point that 40 years ago Roger Ebert was shaking his head about how a brand-new movie could feel so stale.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
While slower, debt management typically offers more predictability.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
The goal is traffic safety improvements, including reducing speeding, predictability for drivers, and accessibility for pedestrians, from the stretch of Chapel Street in New Haven, between College and York street, according to officials.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
Legislators last month framed the bill as a way to give residents financial predictability.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
It is built through predictability under pressure.
—Kimberly S. Reed, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026
The whole point of forward guidance is predictability and stability.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Weather predictability is challenging beyond seven days in spring.
—Anthony Edwards, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predictability
Noun
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To relieve the monotony of dining at El Rancho, the cast and crew often went out for dinner, but the options were limited.—
Tony Lee Moral,
IndieWire,
27 Apr. 2026
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There’s nothing wrong with breaking out of that monotony and having a little fun sometimes.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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It’s known for its brightening properties, and Rare Beauty’s Always an Optimist Mist is chock-full of it—perfect for anyone experiencing a bout of dullness.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
21 Apr. 2026
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The brand promises results in four weeks—we’re talking reduced fine lines, dullness, and dark circles, along with improved elasticity, thanks to collagen-stimulating regrowth that encourages a more youthful appearance.—
Lauren Pardee,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
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Many women with natural hair can empathize with the breakage concerns and tediousness that can arise when taking down protective styles.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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It’s powered by your own hand—only without the tediousness of using a needle and thread.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Aug. 2025
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Competition demanded eye-catching enticements, even if the menus traded in the sort of sameness that equated to comfort.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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At a time when algorithms can flatten culture into sameness, stepping into real, physical music communities matters more than ever.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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Neville is smart enough as a documentarian to leave out platitudes, but also to let access to Michaels’ Maine retreat be a vibe rather than some knockout reveal.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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But for UConn, the platitudes feel profoundly honest.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But the show’s plotting and Niall’s exquisite complexity more than make up for Ruben’s relative flatness.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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To prepare for a speedy performance, Obiri left the elevation and hills of Boulder, Colorado, for four weeks to train in the warmth and relative flatness of Phoenix.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Predictability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predictability. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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