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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Fuller suffered from a curvature of the spine, which made her slouch, and from myopia, which made her squint.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Through the capsule’s large panoramic windows, the crew will see the planet's curvature and the stark contrast between the bright blue atmosphere and the blackness of space.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
30 May 2025
Noun
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The driver sped away, police said, but crashed at South Belt Line Road and Wheat Hill Drive after failing to negotiate a curve.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2025
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With two on and two outs after a leadoff walk and an Aaron Judge double, Buehler tried to execute a below-the-zone knuckle curve.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Another angle of Iranian missile strikes against Tel Aviv a short time ago.—
Jesus Mesa
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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As the host of Teen Summit, Lewis got the opportunity to interview a wide range of special guests, from NBA legend Kobe Bryant to First Lady Hillary Clinton, hitting new angles of journalism that directly addressed and resonated with young viewers.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The reservation sits about 65 miles southeast of Billings and is near the former site of Sitting Bull's camp, on Garryowen bend of the Little Bighorn River, according to the city's website.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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The pair came off the final bend together, with Journalism initially taking the lead.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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Four other projects by the band — Animals, The Division Bell, The Early Years – 1965–1972, and Transmissions + 1969 — all managed just a single turn ruling the Official Rock & Metal Albums chart.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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This, in turn, provoked police to wade into the crowd, beating people with nightsticks.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
10 June 2025
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“Inflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflection. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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