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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
Sometimes, depending upon a patient’s anatomy, fat in the surrounding area will be removed to enhance the result, helping to alleviate heaviness and hooding of the eyes.
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Taryn Brooke, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026
Layering your curls helps avoid any heaviness.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
As the world around us transitions out of winter heaviness to the airy and light spring, so does my daily perfume.
—Air Mail, 28 Mar. 2026
For those whose skin leans on the drier side, year-round, hydration flooding with essences, toners, and ampoules maximizes hydration without adding unwanted heaviness.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
Shattered layers add texture while minimizing weight and heaviness, giving thicker hair types a wispier, fringier effect.
—Audrey Noble, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
That heaviness can also shift the mood.
—Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
Students appreciated the president’s acknowledgement of the tragedy and the heaviness on campus.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Use the hope of warm weather to add pops of color and play with new silhouettes that outdo the heaviness of thick sweaters and bulky coats of the past season.
—Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
Taryn Brooke, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026
Layering your curls helps avoid any heaviness.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
As the world around us transitions out of winter heaviness to the airy and light spring, so does my daily perfume.
—Air Mail, 28 Mar. 2026
For those whose skin leans on the drier side, year-round, hydration flooding with essences, toners, and ampoules maximizes hydration without adding unwanted heaviness.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
Shattered layers add texture while minimizing weight and heaviness, giving thicker hair types a wispier, fringier effect.
—Audrey Noble, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
That heaviness can also shift the mood.
—Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
Students appreciated the president’s acknowledgement of the tragedy and the heaviness on campus.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Use the hope of warm weather to add pops of color and play with new silhouettes that outdo the heaviness of thick sweaters and bulky coats of the past season.
—Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Because of insecurity in eastern Congo, many people are abandoning the few available roads for wooden vessels crumbling under the weight of passengers and their goods.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 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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Four of the ships were tankers carrying crude oil or chemicals, with the majority of the rest bulk carriers, a kind of merchant ship carrying dry cargo.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
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Stocking up on essentials can help streamline grocery trips, but buying certain foods in bulk can lead to food waste and potential food safety risks.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
9 Apr. 2026
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 windows, which feature energy-efficient tinted glass, sit within deep recesses that help shade the sun while giving the overall building a reassuring sense of solidity.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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There are more than enough quality players hitting the open market who aren’t demanding top-of-the-market money but can provide immediate solidity at these spots.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Heaviness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heaviness. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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