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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
He's got a heaviness to him, and a determination in his game that's been really consistent this year.
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Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
Combat the heaviness under the Capricorn moon.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Green’s photographs capture not just the heaviness of choice, but the joy of imagining different lives.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
The heaviness, the burning, the pain in my abdomen (which feels eerily similar but far more intense than a UTI at the same time) is excruciating.
—Via Harvest Books, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
This 2024 Best of Beauty winner delivers intense moisture without heaviness, thanks to panthenol (vitamin B3), vitamin E, zinc, and peptides that tackle dryness from root to tip.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 7 Oct. 2025
The Minnesota Timberwolves forward was sitting for his first interview since the end of last season, and there was a heaviness in the room as everyone waited to hear from him.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
That synchronicity — and the co-directors’ wise choice to lean into the play’s rich veins of humor — is what keeps The Brothers Size light on its toes, thrilling and energizing despite the fundamental heaviness of its heart.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Aluminum foil and air-dry clay are inexpensive, lightweight, and easy to mold, helping create a substantial silhouette without adding heaviness.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
Combat the heaviness under the Capricorn moon.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Green’s photographs capture not just the heaviness of choice, but the joy of imagining different lives.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
The heaviness, the burning, the pain in my abdomen (which feels eerily similar but far more intense than a UTI at the same time) is excruciating.
—Via Harvest Books, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
This 2024 Best of Beauty winner delivers intense moisture without heaviness, thanks to panthenol (vitamin B3), vitamin E, zinc, and peptides that tackle dryness from root to tip.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 7 Oct. 2025
The Minnesota Timberwolves forward was sitting for his first interview since the end of last season, and there was a heaviness in the room as everyone waited to hear from him.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
That synchronicity — and the co-directors’ wise choice to lean into the play’s rich veins of humor — is what keeps The Brothers Size light on its toes, thrilling and energizing despite the fundamental heaviness of its heart.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Aluminum foil and air-dry clay are inexpensive, lightweight, and easy to mold, helping create a substantial silhouette without adding heaviness.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heaviness
Noun
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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This can support the aircraft’s weight, allowing a gentle descent with the wings level.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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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
Noun
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Savings come from finding scale in mass production, with factories buying materials in bulk and cutting down material waste through computer design.—
Addie Costello,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Despite its considerable bulk, the S680 was in its element, using its prodigious 664 ft lbs of torque to slingshot out of the curves, while rear-wheel steering, adaptive air suspension and all-wheel drive kept it on an even keel through the tightest Alpine curves.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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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Its height and solidity gave the sense of a play structure, the crossbar that loomed above the platform a climbing feature for the truly fearless, and the rope noose perfect for swinging and letting fly if only the gallows had been built over water.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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Atalanta’s tendency to grind out results, and Milan’s growing solidity away from home, suggest a low-scoring encounter.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Heaviness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heaviness. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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