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as in weight
the amount that something weighs
the numbers on the back of each sample indicate the heaviness of the carpeting material
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as in ponderousness
the state or quality of being heavy
the backpack was filled with water bottles that gave it an extra heaviness
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Recent Examples of heaviness
This new haircut keeps the main length while cutting in thick bangs that hit equidistance from her brows and hairline, feathered lightly to take away any density or heaviness.
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Mykenna Maniece, Vogue, 29 May 2026
The result is not the hushed heaviness of many European cathedrals, but something brighter and much more vertical.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
That combination slows digestion, smooths blood sugar, and provides steady fuel without the heaviness of a second meal.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
Seydoux tromps through the film with a masculine heaviness — a sense of dysphoria that translates to her character’s ungainly bearing.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 18 May 2026
The idea was to go from that heaviness and try to leave it, like a memory getting color back.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
And a big part of that heaviness is the album’s sound engineer (don’t call him the producer) Steve Albini!
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 15 May 2026
In a sector that has often confused growth with asset heaviness, that is a major strategic advantage.
—Thomas Andersen, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
For anyone looking for support without the heaviness of traditional pieces, the brand stands out for that balance.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Mykenna Maniece, Vogue, 29 May 2026
The result is not the hushed heaviness of many European cathedrals, but something brighter and much more vertical.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
That combination slows digestion, smooths blood sugar, and provides steady fuel without the heaviness of a second meal.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
Seydoux tromps through the film with a masculine heaviness — a sense of dysphoria that translates to her character’s ungainly bearing.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 18 May 2026
The idea was to go from that heaviness and try to leave it, like a memory getting color back.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
And a big part of that heaviness is the album’s sound engineer (don’t call him the producer) Steve Albini!
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 15 May 2026
In a sector that has often confused growth with asset heaviness, that is a major strategic advantage.
—Thomas Andersen, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
For anyone looking for support without the heaviness of traditional pieces, the brand stands out for that balance.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heaviness
Noun
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The Mexican national team will kick off the 2026 World Cup against South Africa on Thursday with the weight of entertaining 83,000 at iconic Azteca Stadium and soccer fans around the globe.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Drug companies are racing to catch up with industry leaders Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, and improve patients’ experience with the weight-loss drugs.—
Christopher Rowland,
Washington Post,
10 June 2026
Noun
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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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Traffic growth decelerated sequentially, but comparable ticket size growth accelerated as consumers continued to seek out the best-in-class value Costco can provide, thanks to its membership, bulk-selling warehouse model, and record demand at the gas pumps.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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The Bullet3 comes in aluminum, brass, and titanium versions, giving you a choice between ultralight, classic, or premium builds that attach to a keyring without adding any noticeable bulk.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 May 2026
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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
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
Cite this Entry
“Heaviness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heaviness. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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