as in gravity
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a very serious quality or manner
The new leader has an air of gravitas that commands respect. a comic actress who lacks the gravitas for dramatic roles
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Recent Examples of gravitas
More competent and less malleable than Henry, Potter had a gravitas befitting a show that was growing in ambition.
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James Poniewozik, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2022
Some fiction podcasts ape true crime, borrowing that genre’s structure and tropes in order to achieve a suspenseful gravitas.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 14 July 2022
His range was wide, but Hall, who had a natural gravitas, often played men in suits, trench coats and lab coats.
—Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2022
Baseball holds a particular gravitas in the world of sports.
—Aj Willingham, CNN, 8 May 2022
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James Poniewozik, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2022
Some fiction podcasts ape true crime, borrowing that genre’s structure and tropes in order to achieve a suspenseful gravitas.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 14 July 2022
His range was wide, but Hall, who had a natural gravitas, often played men in suits, trench coats and lab coats.
—Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2022
Baseball holds a particular gravitas in the world of sports.
—Aj Willingham, CNN, 8 May 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravitas
Noun
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The altered weight distribution also helps, placing the centre of gravity closer to the securing hand.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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There’s even a gold broom applicator to seriously pamper yourself after a long day of defying gravity.—
Katy Herman,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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At this point, Athena will fly autonomously through to its landing, utilizing onboard imaging systems and sensors to analyze the terrain below and make navigational determinations.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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His determination to forge a path toward justice within a treacherous landscape of political machinations and gang warfare forms the narrative backbone of the show.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The work on finding the right pieces starts in earnest in Indianapolis.—
Troy Renck,
The Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2025
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On her release, Horn turned in earnest to these sculptures, which were themed around the contact between the individual and their environment.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
10 Sep. 2024
Noun
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Network desks tried to convey a sense of tradition and solemnity while scrambling to process a rush of Trump executive orders that made clear these were not ordinary times.—
James Poniewozik,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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There is something interesting that happens in the kill rooms where there is an air of solemnity about it.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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But Trump should also not underestimate the resolve with which Arab nations may respond to his brazen attempt to sideline Palestinian agency, argued Anna Jacobs, a fellow at the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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An underperformance in front of goal has intensified the spotlight on defensive resolve.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Gravitas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravitas. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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