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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
As the world around us transitions out of winter heaviness to the airy and light spring, so does my daily perfume.
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Air Mail, 28 Mar. 2026
For those whose skin leans on the drier side, year-round, hydration flooding with essences, toners, and ampoules maximizes hydration without adding unwanted heaviness.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
Shattered layers add texture while minimizing weight and heaviness, giving thicker hair types a wispier, fringier effect.
—Audrey Noble, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
That heaviness can also shift the mood.
—Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
Students appreciated the president’s acknowledgement of the tragedy and the heaviness on campus.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Use the hope of warm weather to add pops of color and play with new silhouettes that outdo the heaviness of thick sweaters and bulky coats of the past season.
—Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
People came in—slightly quiet at first, acknowledging the heaviness of the past 364 days.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2026
Plenty of songs, though, bank on the latent heaviness of goth imagery to charge up a scene.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 19 Feb. 2026
Air Mail, 28 Mar. 2026
For those whose skin leans on the drier side, year-round, hydration flooding with essences, toners, and ampoules maximizes hydration without adding unwanted heaviness.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
Shattered layers add texture while minimizing weight and heaviness, giving thicker hair types a wispier, fringier effect.
—Audrey Noble, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
That heaviness can also shift the mood.
—Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
Students appreciated the president’s acknowledgement of the tragedy and the heaviness on campus.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Use the hope of warm weather to add pops of color and play with new silhouettes that outdo the heaviness of thick sweaters and bulky coats of the past season.
—Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
People came in—slightly quiet at first, acknowledging the heaviness of the past 364 days.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2026
Plenty of songs, though, bank on the latent heaviness of goth imagery to charge up a scene.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heaviness
Noun
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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General Daily Insight for April 02, 2026 Small choices carry surprising weight this morning.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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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
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Because of inflation and changing consumer habits, many big name retailers have been forced to reduce their store footprints, with e-commerce taking up a higher bulk of sales.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Salt, a cornerstone of pickling, was transported in bulk from regions such as the North Sea and the salt mines of Poland, reaching markets across Europe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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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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There are more than enough quality players hitting the open market who aren’t demanding top-of-the-market money but can provide immediate solidity at these spots.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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In navigating the minefield that is 20th century and contemporary art, some names represent bedrock-like solidity and maximum liquidity in a world driven by passionate enthusiasts who see investment as the cherry on top.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Heaviness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heaviness. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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