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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
So why shouldn’t Trump exploit that fragility to land a death blow against a murderous adversary?
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Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
But there is no escape on Earth from either the fragility of life or the planet’s reckoning with climate change.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026
But there are still issues — worrying fragilities — and Galatasaray exposed them in Istanbul.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
The Iranian strikes have exploited the fragility of the global energy trade including infrastructure and transit routes.
—Frederik Pleitgen, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
But even in that optimistic moment, the fragility of Iran’s tech scene was evident.
—Indrani Sen, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
Older adults with Type 2 diabetes who started GLP-1s had an 11% higher risk of fragility fractures compared to those taking other diabetes medications, a study published in February in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
That said, the idea that crying easily is a sign of emotional fragility, weakness, or instability still gets traction.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 2 Mar. 2026
The stock market got spooked, a sign of its fragility.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
But there is no escape on Earth from either the fragility of life or the planet’s reckoning with climate change.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026
But there are still issues — worrying fragilities — and Galatasaray exposed them in Istanbul.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
The Iranian strikes have exploited the fragility of the global energy trade including infrastructure and transit routes.
—Frederik Pleitgen, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
But even in that optimistic moment, the fragility of Iran’s tech scene was evident.
—Indrani Sen, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
Older adults with Type 2 diabetes who started GLP-1s had an 11% higher risk of fragility fractures compared to those taking other diabetes medications, a study published in February in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
That said, the idea that crying easily is a sign of emotional fragility, weakness, or instability still gets traction.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 2 Mar. 2026
The stock market got spooked, a sign of its fragility.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fragility
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The president's endorsement didn't clear the GOP crowded field to replace Greene — some observers cast that as a sign of weakness — but Fuller easily overcame other Republican contenders.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
11 Mar. 2026
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Some policy defenders contend that the labor market weakness reflects adjustments to immigration restrictions rather than fundamental economic failure, positioning this as a deliberate policy choice rather than an economic failure.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 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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Long work hours, overnight shifts, sleep disorders, and extended periods of driving can all contribute to exhaustion.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Mar. 2026
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Holding the mic light in his hand, barely touching it, like a delicate flower, trying to hide the exhaustion in his voice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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In addition to damage that can occur from gel and acrylic nails, brittleness, thinning, peeling and splitting can also be caused by biting, picking, and harsh chemicals.—
Dominic Cadogan,
Glamour,
2 Mar. 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).—
Michelle Rostamian,
Allure,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Fragility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fragility. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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