as in projection
a part that sticks out from the general mass of something
a potter smoothing out a convexity in the vase
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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.
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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
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
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Their current 53-38 record is in the bank, however, and most projection methods give them an 80%+ chance to make the postseason.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The maximum projection surface is 4 meters and all the controls are done by three simple buttons on the base of the projector.—
Alexander Cox,
Space.com,
8 July 2025
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Folks with acute back pain, disc issues (include herniations, bulgings, and protrusions), and hip labrum injuries, should check with a medical pro first before doing this move, Dr. Yu says.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
19 June 2025
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Early revealed a protrusion of her right shoulder, a permanent disfigurement, caused by a collar bone that was broken on the hill.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
25 May 2025
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Several large rocks and boulders plunged from the overhang at the top of a popular Utah waterfall — and just barely missed a family swimming below, video shows.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2025
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Using a paring knife, trim the edges all the way around to a 1-inch overhang.—
Ellen Gray,
Saveur,
15 May 2025
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The moon's gravity pulls on Earth's oceans, creating tidal bulges that act like a brake.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
10 July 2025
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Inexperienced American troops holding the front buckled, creating a bulge in the line, thus giving the ensuing battle its name.—
Noah Hawley,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2025
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Each section is stuffed with plush microfiber that makes old mattresses feel soft and comfortable.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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The historic burial ground, a roughly 25-acre site made up of four different sections, served as Indianapolis' first cemetery before its closure in the late 19th century.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
9 July 2025
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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
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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
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The growing dangers of heat waves can already be seen this summer, the researchers noted, pointing to the late June heat dome that settled over the Eastern U.S. and set new daily heat records in at least 50 cities, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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Lessons from the 2021 heat dome The 2021 heat wave was a catalyzing event for the community.—
Brian G. Henning,
The Conversation,
9 July 2025
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Central Texas is reeling from destructive and deadly floodwaters on the Fourth of July, spurred by nearly unprecedented rainfall that swelled the Guadalupe River — drowning portions of the state's Hill Country.—
Adam Carlson,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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When Harris was asked about the Biden administration’s relationship with Israel’s prime minister, CBS producers used different portions of her answer on two programs.—
Robert W. Wood,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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“Convexity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convexity. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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