as in curvature
something that curves or is curved
the inflection of the river is even more obvious when viewed from the summit of the nearby mountain
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Recent Examples of inflection
Like a Dickensian Andy Capp, Johnson is an uber-charming rogue, an everyman bluesy belter whose winking humor with a hint of the scoundrel are not entirely unlike Scott’s demeanor, though each man’s vocals, inflection and stage presence are/were clearly their own.
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Katherine Turman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
Her pauses, inflections, and hesitations when interpreting for victims of genocide are all counted among the evidence.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
And this has created a critical moment of inflection.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Sasha says, doing a pretty spot-on impersonation of his grandpa trying to get the inflection in his voice just right for the Paul Williams composition.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2025
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Katherine Turman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
Her pauses, inflections, and hesitations when interpreting for victims of genocide are all counted among the evidence.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
And this has created a critical moment of inflection.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Sasha says, doing a pretty spot-on impersonation of his grandpa trying to get the inflection in his voice just right for the Paul Williams composition.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflection
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Last year, Kiké Hernández did the same thing after discovering astigmatism (a condition caused by imperfections in the curvature of the eye that can impact vision) in his own right eye.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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How pet tracker technology works The technology works by identifying unique features of each animal — from eye shape and whisker length to unusual markings and tail curvature.—
Analisa Novak,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Summer jobs: Chicago Blackhawks’ offseason plans, from Connor Bedard’s speed to Kevin Korchinski’s blade curve Chicago Blackhawks players’ offseason plans include film work, yoga, house hunting and the World Championship.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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His projections were rudimentary by today’s standards, but at the time were ahead of the curve.—
David Hill,
Rolling Stone,
24 May 2025
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Squaring up Federico Dimarco, Yamal drove to the byline before chopping back — nearly sending Dimarco out of the stadium — taking a touch, and rifling the ball at goal from the tightest of angles.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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The monthly report The task force also releases monthly reports that show the crisis from a different angle.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2025
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Its steering is tight and precise, and throwing its 1,800kg mass around bends is heaps of fun thanks to its grippy tyres.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The biggest knocks on Sawyer were his subpar measurables (31 3/4-inch arms) and the lack of bend or nuance in his pass-rush plan.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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And as the sport’s top gate receipt producer—just ahead of the Yankees—the Dodgers can expect three boffo turns at the box office.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
30 May 2025
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The bad-guy turn came because Rhodes, dressed like a discount Homelander but seemingly unwilling to make the smart move to the dark side, was running out of breathing room.—
Oliver Bateman,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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“Inflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflection. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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