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as in weight
the amount that something weighs
the numbers on the back of each sample indicate the heaviness of the carpeting material
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as in ponderousness
the state or quality of being heavy
the backpack was filled with water bottles that gave it an extra heaviness
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Recent Examples of heaviness
In a sector that has often confused growth with asset heaviness, that is a major strategic advantage.
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Thomas Andersen, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
For anyone looking for support without the heaviness of traditional pieces, the brand stands out for that balance.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
His videos showed everything from forcing himself to work out with no energy to moments of humor that broke through the heaviness.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
And fiction offers a way to interrogate some of the heaviness and how it might be caused by our systems.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
The finish leans slightly dewy at first, then settles in comfortably, leaving skin feeling soft, hydrated, and protected without heaviness.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026
And yes — even with all that heaviness, the young Scottish star would like to relive the whole thing.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2026
His voice was in its usual form, bright and buoyant, but with a new heaviness that has creeped in with age.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
Though dramatic at its core, this revival infuses a levity and sarcasm that alleviate much of its heaviness.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Thomas Andersen, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
For anyone looking for support without the heaviness of traditional pieces, the brand stands out for that balance.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
His videos showed everything from forcing himself to work out with no energy to moments of humor that broke through the heaviness.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
And fiction offers a way to interrogate some of the heaviness and how it might be caused by our systems.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
The finish leans slightly dewy at first, then settles in comfortably, leaving skin feeling soft, hydrated, and protected without heaviness.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026
And yes — even with all that heaviness, the young Scottish star would like to relive the whole thing.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2026
His voice was in its usual form, bright and buoyant, but with a new heaviness that has creeped in with age.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
Though dramatic at its core, this revival infuses a levity and sarcasm that alleviate much of its heaviness.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heaviness
Noun
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Far below the most abstract undulating curved frozen shapes where the weight of the sea ice has forged the shoreline into a white sculpture park.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Steel pipes and tendons provide tensile strength, while thatch and mud bear its crushing weight.—
Stefan Ionescu
May 20,
New Atlas,
20 May 2026
Noun
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This full-tang steak knife had a nice balanced weightiness.—
Emily Johnson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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The somber atmospherics and satisfying weightiness allowed Dudamel to show off his new ensemble’s soloists and sections, which have prepped for his arrival by burnishing their sonic gold.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That kind of judgment doesn't arrive in bulk.—
Daniel Gumucio,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Shopping in bulk can save you a ton of money.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2026
Noun
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To make the most of the full fury of its hot-cam performance, the Integra was trimmed of 140 pounds of not-so-necessary avoirdupois.—
Barry Winfield,
Car and Driver,
21 May 2020
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There are a few mildly funny moments, such as Garfield suddenly finding out he’s been wearing a collar and tag the whole time, hidden under his furry avoirdupois.—
Frank Scheck,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
Noun
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All this solidity comes in anticipation of a massive change.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
12 May 2026
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Scott’s first start didn’t exactly portend solidity, but his second go-round in Anaheim was much sharper and encouraging.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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“Heaviness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heaviness. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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