as in earnestness
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Noun
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But this reboot had gravitas, for Larroquette at least.—
Alexis Soloski,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2023 -
On the other hand, use of science within advertising somehow bestows upon the product a higher status, a gravitas, the excitement that this thing that the consumer must have is one of a kind, a rare breakthrough discovery.—
Chris Mooney,
Discover Magazine,
10 June 2011
Noun
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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
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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
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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“Humorlessness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humorlessness. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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