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as in weight
the amount that something weighs
the coach limited his recruiting to linebackers of a certain avoirdupois
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as in ponderousness
the state or quality of being heavy
told his patient that he had to do something about his unhealthy avoirdupois and that exercising would be a good start
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Recent Examples of avoirdupois
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.
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Barry Winfield, Car and Driver, 21 May 2020
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
McCormick was a member of the Jolly Fat Men’s Club, a fraternal group that celebrated avoirdupois.
—John Kelly, Washington Post, 23 Sep. 2017
Barry Winfield, Car and Driver, 21 May 2020
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
McCormick was a member of the Jolly Fat Men’s Club, a fraternal group that celebrated avoirdupois.
—John Kelly, Washington Post, 23 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avoirdupois
Noun
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Framed by a light-weight carbon fiber and magnesium chassis, the Audeze LCD-5s have glossy tortoiseshell acetate earcup rings and subtle copper accents.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Ice accumulation poses the biggest threat to power lines and trees, with even a thin layer adding significant weight—up to 500 pounds per half-inch on power lines.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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The shift from Capricorn’s heaviness to Aquarius’ clarity feels like coming up for air.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
18 Jan. 2026
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Iserson’s quest was to balance the humor and heaviness.—
Kenneal Patterson,
Vanity Fair,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Later on, some nights at his house, a fist of a man would come by to deliver a black tank of whey protein the size of a mini keg to bulk Rourke up.—
Steve Garbarino,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Jan. 2026
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They’re crafted from a thicker polyester blend that’s fully opaque, providing an extra layer of warmth without adding any bulk to your outfit.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Avoirdupois.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avoirdupois. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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