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as in exquisiteness
the state or quality of having a delicate structure
we marveled at the fragility and yet the surprising strength of the bird's wing bones
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as in weakness
the quality or state of lacking physical strength or vigor
the fragility of the abandoned baby bird
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Recent Examples of fragility
That gap is where signal blindness, misalignment, bottlenecks, execution delays and weak learning loops quietly convert external change into our fragilities.
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Christopher Washington, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
For Israel, and especially Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the fragility of the ceasefire may be the point.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Writers, artists, musicians, pastors—more than 1,000 attended—gathered at a time of cultural fragility.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
In it, Marilyn clutches the pillow toward her, revealing her disarming fragility.
—Michael Soncin, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026
Schimpf was especially candid about supply chain fragility.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 9 June 2026
At the Canadian Pavilion, Abbas Akhavan created a sensorial environment centered on fragility, displacement, breath, and survival.
—Thomas Rom, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026
Overnight, Iran launched missiles toward Israel, highlighting once again the fragility of efforts to resolve the various conflicts in the Middle East.
—Ethan Bronner, Bloomberg, 8 June 2026
But that wistfulness is balanced with an urgent call to action, as primers on past civil rights legislation highlight the fragility of progress and interactive displays solicit commitments for civic service.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026
Christopher Washington, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
For Israel, and especially Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the fragility of the ceasefire may be the point.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Writers, artists, musicians, pastors—more than 1,000 attended—gathered at a time of cultural fragility.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
In it, Marilyn clutches the pillow toward her, revealing her disarming fragility.
—Michael Soncin, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026
Schimpf was especially candid about supply chain fragility.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 9 June 2026
At the Canadian Pavilion, Abbas Akhavan created a sensorial environment centered on fragility, displacement, breath, and survival.
—Thomas Rom, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026
Overnight, Iran launched missiles toward Israel, highlighting once again the fragility of efforts to resolve the various conflicts in the Middle East.
—Ethan Bronner, Bloomberg, 8 June 2026
But that wistfulness is balanced with an urgent call to action, as primers on past civil rights legislation highlight the fragility of progress and interactive displays solicit commitments for civic service.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fragility
Noun
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My matzo balls took twice as long to cook according to her fineness in the video.—
Molly Baz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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The term plant texture refers to the fineness or coarseness, roughness or smoothness, heaviness or lightness of a particular plant.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Common symptoms include headaches, fever, diarrhea, muscle weakness, tingling or numbness, neck stiffness or flu-like symptoms.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Initial symptoms can include fever, headache, vomiting and weakness, according to the CDC.—
Emily Vetter,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Noun
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In response, Wave Texturizing Mist reimagines the ingredient altogether, opting instead for sea salt rich in magnesium, calcium, and potassium to create structure without brittleness.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 June 2026
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Many are created in order to address a concern (dandruff, breakage, brittleness) or to work most effectively for a specific hair type (4C curls, wavy hair, gray hair).—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Eventually, Nomkhitha’s exhaustion and fury at having her home violated overpowered her fear.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Early physical symptoms of heat illness may be mistaken for fatigue, thirst or exhaustion, according to Joslin.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Fragility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fragility. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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