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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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Pills are newer, with two options approved for weight management within the past year.—
Jay Sparks,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The weight of the discs ranges from 160-180 grams.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
Noun
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This full-tang steak knife had a nice balanced weightiness.—
Emily Johnson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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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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For anyone looking for support without the heaviness of traditional pieces, the brand stands out for that balance.—
Malana VanTyler,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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And fiction offers a way to interrogate some of the heaviness and how it might be caused by our systems.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Every additional line adds heat, bulk, and electromagnetic noise.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Drop-shoulder or dolman sleeves provide more room in the underarm area, reducing friction without adding bulk.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026
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“Avoirdupois.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avoirdupois. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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