determinism

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Cook, a polyglot who can speak six languages, has also been well served by nominative determinism: She is the founder and CEO of the Cook School Cooking School.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Many critics noted that their work suffered from selection bias and determinism; a 1991 Newsweek article described it as “an elaborate historical horoscope that will never withstand scholarly scrutiny.”

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2025

The far more likely doomsday scenario for us is AI-driven, information-fueled determinism.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 19, 2024

The idea that people grow up to embody their names is a phenomenon called "nominative determinism", Ms Kihm said.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2024

News of such wrecks was received by islanders with a grim brand of determinism; it seemed to many that such things were ordained by God, or at any rate unavoidable.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson