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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
Mulligan delivers lacerating fragility, while Isaac turns Josh’s accommodating nature into a pathology, but both characters are littered with backstory details that Beef leaves hanging.
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
While the confrontation remains largely rhetorical for now, the sharp escalation in language, and the competing interests driving it, highlight the fragility of the regional landscape and the limits of Washington’s ability to keep both sides aligned.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent events have once again exposed the fragility of global energy systems, leading to significant price fluctuations.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 14 Apr. 2026
Not talking about Melmo last night, Melmo’s not showing up for school today, or anything sharp enough to rip open the day, including Lanie’s fragility.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
Now Chinese industry giants like vehicle-maker BYD and battery-producer CATL are well-positioned to capitalize on growing interest in low-emissions energy products as the world confronts the fragility of fossil fuels.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Israel’s military strikes on Lebanon—which killed more than 300 people and wounded more than 1,150 on Wednesday alone—underscore the fragility of the ceasefire and threaten to derail the talks aimed at ending the war.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Time, 10 Apr. 2026
The 2026 World Press Photo Contest documents our fragility, resiliency, and the best and worst of humanity.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2026
In the present day, Ruben shows up unannounced at Niall’s wedding, launching the series’ time-hopping study of the fragility of their brotherhood — and the cyclical violence and trauma that bond them.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 7 Apr. 2026
Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
While the confrontation remains largely rhetorical for now, the sharp escalation in language, and the competing interests driving it, highlight the fragility of the regional landscape and the limits of Washington’s ability to keep both sides aligned.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent events have once again exposed the fragility of global energy systems, leading to significant price fluctuations.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 14 Apr. 2026
Not talking about Melmo last night, Melmo’s not showing up for school today, or anything sharp enough to rip open the day, including Lanie’s fragility.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
Now Chinese industry giants like vehicle-maker BYD and battery-producer CATL are well-positioned to capitalize on growing interest in low-emissions energy products as the world confronts the fragility of fossil fuels.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Israel’s military strikes on Lebanon—which killed more than 300 people and wounded more than 1,150 on Wednesday alone—underscore the fragility of the ceasefire and threaten to derail the talks aimed at ending the war.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Time, 10 Apr. 2026
The 2026 World Press Photo Contest documents our fragility, resiliency, and the best and worst of humanity.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2026
In the present day, Ruben shows up unannounced at Niall’s wedding, launching the series’ time-hopping study of the fragility of their brotherhood — and the cyclical violence and trauma that bond them.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fragility
Noun
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Symptoms depend on the patient, but MS can cause muscle weakness, vision changes, walking problems, numbness, and more.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
21 Apr. 2026
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Verdad Advisers Dan Rasmussen Additionally, a deeper concern for investors is that the current episode is exposing structural weaknesses in the private market model itself.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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
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When John begins spitting out his food, his mother, Heather (Shirley Henderson), worn down by exhaustion and anger, banishes him from the dinner table—the first in an unceasing series of maternal rejections.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Sepideh Moafi is incredible in this scene, perfectly hitting every note of the anger, fear, and exhaustion Al-Hashimi is feeling.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 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
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The Hard as Hoof Nail Strengthening Cream includes vitamin E to prevent peeling, provitamin B to reduce brittleness, and retinol to stimulate collagen production.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Fragility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fragility. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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