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Noun
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Leaving some of the heaviness of the past behind helped Matty view the world with fresh eyes.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 June 2026 -
But there’s definitely a big heaviness, too.—
Selena Fragassi,
SPIN,
10 June 2026
Noun
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All this solidity comes in anticipation of a massive change.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
12 May 2026
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Scott’s first start didn’t exactly portend solidity, but his second go-round in Anaheim was much sharper and encouraging.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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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
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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
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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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Its bulkiness could be seen as both a blessing and a curse, as much of the weight is concentrated in the base to prevent the monitor from tipping over.—
Tony Hoffman,
PC Magazine,
2 June 2026
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This clever design reduces the bulkiness of standard models and stays hidden under your clothing via different-sized inserts.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2026
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