as in thickness
the quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind
acted with uncharacteristic doltishness
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Noun
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While sensitivity to cold can vary by factors like a dog's health, age, size, coat thickness, and more, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) warns no dog should be left outdoors amid below-freezing temperatures (below 32 degrees Fahrenheit).—
Jenna Prestininzi,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025 -
Their desirability is based on factors such as their age, patina, length, thickness, and smoothness.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
13 Oct. 2025
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Utility Redux’s earthy color stories, functional design and natural overdyes mirrors the growing appeal of slowness and simplicity.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
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There was a time when silence meant slowness.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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One study in British Columbia found that sea star wasting disease led to a 311 percent increase in the population of medium-sized sea urchins and a 30 percent decrease in kelp density over two years.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Oct. 2025
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According to the research team, the XICS is equipped with an advanced calibration system designed to provide accurate measurements through changes in plasma density and temperature.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Pynchon’s absurdism is his way of grappling with and undermining the awful too-muchness and stupidity of it all — especially of the American project and its many tentacles.—
Jack Denton,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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The only reason for this incessant stupidity?—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The formula pairs pure retinol with hyaluronic acid and glycerin to keep skin hydrated, soft, and comfortable while targeting fine lines, uneven texture, and dullness.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
1 Oct. 2025
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These oil-serum hybrids are designed to target visible signs of aging, such as dullness, fine lines and fatigue, while establishing a holistic cycle of external protection and internal regulation.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Compare that to punk rock, which used dumbness as a tactic.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Doltishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doltishness. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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