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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
My kids are old enough now to be aware of current events, old enough to feel some of that heaviness themselves.
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Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
But, earlier this month, a heaviness hung in the air.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 31 Jan. 2026
Emotional heaviness may seep in when others want to connect today.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Not only for Tim, me and our family, but in the collective heaviness so many of us seem to be carrying right now.
—Karu F Daniels, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
Hyaluronic acid and jojoba oil provide moisture without heaviness, while vitamin C works to reduce discoloration and even skin tone.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
After the game, Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards acknowledged the heaviness of the situation even though he’s not closely attuned to the details.
—Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
No cakiness, no heaviness, no creasing.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
The shift from Capricorn’s heaviness to Aquarius’ freedom feels refreshing.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 18 Jan. 2026
Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
But, earlier this month, a heaviness hung in the air.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 31 Jan. 2026
Emotional heaviness may seep in when others want to connect today.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Not only for Tim, me and our family, but in the collective heaviness so many of us seem to be carrying right now.
—Karu F Daniels, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
Hyaluronic acid and jojoba oil provide moisture without heaviness, while vitamin C works to reduce discoloration and even skin tone.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
After the game, Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards acknowledged the heaviness of the situation even though he’s not closely attuned to the details.
—Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
No cakiness, no heaviness, no creasing.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
The shift from Capricorn’s heaviness to Aquarius’ freedom feels refreshing.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heaviness
Noun
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Worth more than their weight in gold Winners will receive medals crafted from recycled metal by the Italian State Mint and Polygraphic Institute.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Ricks said just 20 to 50 million people currently use GLP-1s, but the addressable market is 1 billion and growing, as doctors discover new use cases (plus weight loss can address other health issues).—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 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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Buy silver in bulk to reduce premiums.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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While shopping in bulk is not always the answers for all shoppers, from a per ounce perspective, Costco is the cheapest place to buy Boursin cheese.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 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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The Canucks’ defensive solidity has cratered, and the club has objectively gotten away from the structural game that had become its calling card during Tocchet’s Vancouver tenure.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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This financial solidity is a noteworthy strength.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Heaviness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heaviness. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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