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as in heaviness
the state or quality of being heavy
the weightiness of the bookcase made it difficult to move
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as in importance
the quality or state of being important
first judged the weightiness of a case before deciding to hear it
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weightiness
Noun
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Covid-19 underscored the importance of diagnostics.—
Jennifer Lotito,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025 -
This program will cover strategies for maximizing productivity in small spaces, organic and regenerative gardening techniques, and the importance of building healthy soil.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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The course is all about immersing students into the significance of wine beyond the glass and to view it as an agricultural product that livelihoods rely on; to showcase this, Suckling hones in on the stories and personalities behind some of Tuscany’s iconic vineyards.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Its historical and symbolic significance elevates it to a status that defies mere monetary appraisal.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Since the start of President Trump's second term in office, a number of corporations have announced plans to expand their production capabilities in the U.S. The announcements come as some of the Trump administration's new tariffs take effect, with other import duties still pending.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Anxiety is high at international grocery stores reliant on imports.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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The lower the figure of magnitude, the brighter the star and Sirius is one of only four stars seen from our earthly perspective with a negative magnitude (-1.45).—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Those waves and factors related to the shifting ground determine an earthquake’s magnitude, as measured through 10 on the scale most commonly used to describe quakes.—
Gul Tuysuz and Nadeen Ebrahim CNN,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
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Medals are made from recycled zinc alloy, and ordered in bulk to reduce travel emissions, leftover medals and ribbons are recycled within the U.K. Smart logistics is at the heart of new baggage-free assembly area.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Spigen Life Passport Wallet $35 $30 at Amazon The low-profile Spigen Life passport wallet adds minimal bulk to your pocket while boasting RFID-blocking capabilities and organizational elements.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2025
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This shift in perception could have long-term consequences for universities, the labor market, and broader economic mobility, especially as alternative pathways like trade schools, online certifications, and direct-to-career programs gain popularity.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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Many scams are designed to isolate victims, urging secrecy or fabricating legal consequences to keep them from asking for help.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Weightiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weightiness. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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