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Recent Examples of convexity When the loss function has a convenient mathematical property called convexity, this procedure is guaranteed to find the optimal solution. Zachary C. Lipton, IEEE Spectrum, 26 Jan. 2016 Even more interesting is the fact that Noctua is issuing three variants of the cooler with variations in the convexity of the cold plate: a normal, a high-convexity, and a low-convexity model. PCMAG, 10 June 2024 Stirrer bars can tolerate some eccentricity and convexity in the bottom of a container. Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper’s Magazine , 5 July 2019 Exploiting mispricing in the 21st century will depend more on understanding the convexity of outcomes not yet visible. Jeff Henriksen, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2021 Add to that a wave of convexity hedgers, and unwinding by big trend-following investors -- such as commodity trading advisers. Fortune, 3 Mar. 2021 Many singled out one in particular: holders’ effort to protect their investments in mortgage bonds against the climb in yields, a practice known in industry parlance as convexity hedging. Sam Goldfarb, WSJ, 28 Feb. 2021 Our octagon exploration exposes the interplay between polygons, convexity, right angles and angle sums. Quanta Magazine, 18 Nov. 2020 A regime shift in volatility will be best captured with long-convexity exposure combined with tactical shorts rather than tail-risk strategies betting on mean-reverting volatility spikes. Tanvir Sandhu, Bloomberg.com, 12 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convexity
Noun
  • Candid family conversations about care preferences, expectations, and limitations are essential to realistic plans rather than relying on abstract financial projections alone.
    Joseph Coughlin, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Indeed, the group appears to almost frolic through their proverbial forest, weaving geometric patterns through one another and among white fabric panels which give depth to Cessa’s projections.
    Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The strapless champagne mermaid gown was classic Old Hollywood glamour, but its exaggerated blade-like protrusion from the bust served as a reminder to the body horror.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2025
  • The domed protrusions act like pixels, creating a ghost pattern of windows on the façade.
    Justin Davidson, Curbed, 5 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • But market sentiment remains an overhang, according to several analysts.
    Pia Singh, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The fate of external overhangs, including trade policy and geopolitics around exports to China, is a guessing game.
    Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Unveiling the bulge–disc structure, AGN feedback, and baryon landscape in a massive spiral galaxy with Mpc-scale radio jets.
    Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
  • By building calcium carbonate cups one on top of another and budding asexually, polyps collectively bulge, branch, ripple and fan out into diverse shapes, including shelves, boulders, pillars, branches and cauliflower-like nubs.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 26 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Many of Elliott’s former co-stars and colleagues showed their support in the comment section of his sad announcement.
    Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Fans were quick to flock to the comment section, offering the pop star words of encouragement.
    Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Violet-blue protuberances are surrounded by what look like thorns but are actually soft, if jagged, flower parts.
    Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 14 Mar. 2025
  • By flying drones over a remote stretch of the Canadian Arctic, scientists were able to capture unique footage of narwhals, shedding light on the function of their famed protuberances, according to a study published Feb. 27 in Frontiers in Marine Science.
    Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2025
  • The works also showcase several techniques that are innovating in horology, such as Longwy enamel on faience and wood micro-marquetry – this year gracing a dome table clock for the first time.
    Carol Besler, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The residential portion spans almost 2,700 square foot with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, along with soaring double-height ceilings, oversized arched windows, and a sleek gas fireplace.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.
    José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025

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“Convexity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convexity. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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