as in intentness
a mental state free of jesting or trifling
the hospital waiting room was filled with the kind of gravity that inevitably accompanies worry
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Recent Examples of gravity
Finally, perhaps the least invasive option would involve what’s known as a gravity tractor, developed by former astronaut Ed Lu (cofounder of the B612 Foundation) and his colleague Stan Love.
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Govert Schilling,
Scientific American,
27 June 2026
The common thread across all three practices is not a tolerance for uncertainty, but rather a resistance to institutional gravity that demands premature resolution.
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James G. Naples,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Prosecutors sought to keep Tyson in jail, citing the gravity of the charges.
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Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Zero-gravity recliners are one of the most popular outdoor chairs for patios because of their versatility and affordability.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for gravity
Govert Schilling,
Scientific American,
27 June 2026
The common thread across all three practices is not a tolerance for uncertainty, but rather a resistance to institutional gravity that demands premature resolution.
—
James G. Naples,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Prosecutors sought to keep Tyson in jail, citing the gravity of the charges.
—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Zero-gravity recliners are one of the most popular outdoor chairs for patios because of their versatility and affordability.
—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravity
Noun
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Whitehead was also struck by Barer’s seriousness about her work as an agent—commitment to one’s calling being the signature quality of his protagonists.
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In all seriousness, this isn’t meant to excuse Tampa Bay for losing a quality player.
Noun
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As these events unfold, Early’s earnestness blurs comedy and drama, to surprisingly heartfelt effect.
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Western, for his part, had by this time recovered something of his usual bluster, and began again upon the subject of Blifil, commending his estate and his family with great earnestness, as though these considerations alone ought to have settled the matter long since.
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“Gravity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravity. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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