tallness

noun

Definition of tallnessnext
as in loftiness

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  1. loftiness
  2. highness
  3. inches
  4. stature
Noun
  • Even setting aside the loftiness of these goals, investors should be aware of the potential dilution implied if any meaningful portion of these tranches vest.
    — David Trainer, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
Definition of loftiness
Noun
  • Before the end of World War II, imperial highnesses were in abundant supply.
    — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2025
  • Springtime is an excellent time to go, especially in March (average high of 82 degrees) and April (average high of 90 degrees) as temperatures creep towards unbearable highness (average high of 100 degrees) by May.
    — Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2025
Definition of highness
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  • Put peeled and sliced Yukon Gold potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with water by 2 inches, and add a generous couple of pinches of salt.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
  • Five to 10 inches of rain are possible from Sunday morning through Wednesday afternoon.
    — Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Definition of inches
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  • McHenry has a viral moment McHenry was already a notable character on Capitol Hill because of his short stature and his penchant for bow ties.
    — Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
  • Thomson’s about-face over the movies might be a surprise, but that a critic of his stature would wrestle with cinema’s enduring value is not.
    — Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
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