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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
The heavy side part feigns an almost asymmetrical look, which offsets heaviness on the ends and frames the face in a fun way.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
By concentrating the braiding on one side and allowing the rest to fall freely, this style creates the illusion of density without the tension or heaviness of longer plaits.
—Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 15 June 2026
Leaving some of the heaviness of the past behind helped Matty view the world with fresh eyes.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 June 2026
But there’s definitely a big heaviness, too.
—Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 10 June 2026
But a heaviness cuts through, too.
—Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
While Stankoven has shot it in the net more often, Hall has been a zone-entry machine who plays with speed and heaviness.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 8 June 2026
However, with that honor comes the heaviness of the work.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
This is the carminative plant par excellence, ideal for persistent bloating and feelings of heaviness.
—Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 6 June 2026
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
By concentrating the braiding on one side and allowing the rest to fall freely, this style creates the illusion of density without the tension or heaviness of longer plaits.
—Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 15 June 2026
Leaving some of the heaviness of the past behind helped Matty view the world with fresh eyes.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 June 2026
But there’s definitely a big heaviness, too.
—Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 10 June 2026
But a heaviness cuts through, too.
—Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
While Stankoven has shot it in the net more often, Hall has been a zone-entry machine who plays with speed and heaviness.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 8 June 2026
However, with that honor comes the heaviness of the work.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
This is the carminative plant par excellence, ideal for persistent bloating and feelings of heaviness.
—Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heaviness
Noun
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The company developed the system with strict size, weight, and power requirements in mind.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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Player was the first to take on the slam’s weight and win it anyway.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
17 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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The fabric blend is just right for warmer days, providing soft coverage without bulk.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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In this case, looking at the ratio of phosphorus to nitrogen in present-day Earth’s rocky bulk could shed some light on where Earth’s phosphorus came from.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
17 June 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
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Ronald Koeman would have been well aware of Japan’s defensive solidity before their meeting in Dallas.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
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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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“Heaviness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heaviness. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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