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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
Green’s photographs capture not just the heaviness of choice, but the joy of imagining different lives.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Gone is the heaviness that often defines traditional project management software.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 21 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
Nor can words effectively describe the inexplicable heaviness of your eyelids during a good cuddle session.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Gone is the heaviness that often defines traditional project management software.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 21 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
Nor can words effectively describe the inexplicable heaviness of your eyelids during a good cuddle session.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heaviness
Noun
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Besides hunger, other factors such as stress, sleep, medications, pregnancy, weight changes, and health conditions can change appetite.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Oct. 2025
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Shoes in this collection feature the brand’s proprietary ProjectPlush support system, which is basically just a footbed that contours to the natural curvature of the feet, helping to distribute weight evenly and alleviate pressure points that could lead to soreness, calluses, and blisters.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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Jeff Shockley, a professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, added that shoppers can cut costs by buying in bulk at warehouse clubs like Costco, taking advantage of discounts and loyalty programs and steering clear of impulse purchases.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Cherished vintage recipes come out of their boxes; butter is purchased in bulk; spice drawers are restocked.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 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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The hefty glass bottles and their caps, which evoke the vibrant solidity of terrazzo, reflect the approach.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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The team needs solidity and security, so their availability could be pivotal.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Heaviness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heaviness. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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